Sony Alpha 3500 vs Pentax K-500

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha 3500 Pentax K-500
      BrandSonyPentax
      ModelAlpha 3500K-500
      Predecessor ModelSony Alpha 3000
      MSRPAU$499 with 18-50mm lensBody with 18-55mm kit lens: $599.95/£449.99
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha 3500 Pentax K-500
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.6 mm23.7 x 15.7 mm
      Total Pixels20 Megapixel16.5 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20 Megapixel16.3 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 16,000100 - 51,600
      Photo Sony Alpha 3500 Pentax K-500
      ProcessorBIONZPRIME M
      Max Image Resolution5456 x 36324928 x 3264
      Other Resolutions3872 x 2576, 2736 x 18244224 x 2816, 3456 x 2304, 2688 x 1792
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:93:2
      JPEG Quality LevelsStandard, FineGood, Better, Best
      Bit Depth12-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      Focus Sony Alpha 3500 Pentax K-500
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus,
      Number of Focus Points2511
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points9
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Sony Alpha 3500 Pentax K-500
      Lens MountSony EPentax KAF2
      Crop Factor1.5x1.5x
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha 3500 Pentax K-500
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution230k dot921k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha 3500 Pentax K-500
      ViewfinderElectronicOptical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.70x0.92x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.47x0.61x
      Diopter Adjustment-2.5 to +1.5
      Shutter Sony Alpha 3500 Pentax K-500
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/6000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting3.5 fps6.0 fps
      Flash Sony Alpha 3500 Pentax K-500
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFlash off
      Auto flash
      Fill-flash
      Slow Sync.
      Rear Sync.      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow Sync
      Slow Sync+Redeye
      Trailing Curtain Sync
      Wireless
      Flash Range4m at ISO10012.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec1/180 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, Wireless
      Exposure Sony Alpha 3500 Pentax K-500
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV increments) ±3 EV (3 shots at 1 EV increments)
      DXO Sony Alpha 3500 Pentax K-500
      DxO Low Light ISO1087
      DxO Color Depth23.7
      DxO Dynamic Range13.1
      DxO Overall Score79
      Video Sony Alpha 3500 Pentax K-500
      Video FormatsAVCHD, H.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min25 min
      Terminals Sony Alpha 3500 Pentax K-500
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha 3500 Pentax K-500
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi connection possible
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control via optional RM-VPR1 optional, wired or wireless
      Environmental Sony Alpha 3500 Pentax K-500
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Sony Alpha 3500 Pentax K-500
      Dimensions128 x 91 x 85 mm (5.04 x 3.58 x 3.35")130 x 97 x 71 mm (5.12 x 3.82 x 2.8")
      Weight (inc. batteries)411 g (0.91 lb / 14.50 oz)646 g (1.42 lb / 22.79 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.2 x 7.7 x 5.1"
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha 3500 Pentax K-500
      Battery PackNP-FW504 x AA
      Battery Life470 shots710 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Sony Alpha 3500 Pentax K-500
      Self Timer 2-sec. or 10-sec. delay 2 or 12 seconds
      Orientation Sensor


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