Sony Alpha 3500 vs Pentax K100D

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha 3500 Pentax K100D
      BrandSonyPentax
      ModelAlpha 3500K100D
      Predecessor ModelSony Alpha 3000
      Successor ModelPentax K100D Super
      MSRPAU$499 with 18-50mm lens
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha 3500 Pentax K100D
      Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.6 mm23.5 x 15.7 mm
      Total Pixels20 Megapixel6 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20 Megapixel6.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 16,000200 - 3,200
      Photo Sony Alpha 3500 Pentax K100D
      ProcessorBIONZ
      Max Image Resolution5456 x 36323008 x 2008
      Other Resolutions3872 x 2576, 2736 x 18242400 x 1600, 1536 x 1024
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:93:2
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsStandard, FineNormal, Fine, Superfine
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceTTL Auto, Preset (Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten light, Fluorescent light, Flash), Custom white balance, Manual
      Focus Sony Alpha 3500 Pentax K100D
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Lens ServoAF-Single (with focus lock), AF-Continuous, Manual
      Number of Focus Points2511
      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 K100D
      Lens MountSony EPentax KAF
      Crop Factor1.5x1.5x
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha 3500 Pentax K100D
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"2.5"
      Screen Resolution230k dot210k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha 3500 Pentax K100D
      ViewfinderElectronicOptical (pentamirror)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%96%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.70x0.85x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.47x0.57x
      Shutter Sony Alpha 3500 Pentax K100D
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled Vertical Run Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting3.5 fps2.8 fps
      Flash Sony Alpha 3500 Pentax K100D
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFlash off
      Auto flash
      Fill-flash
      Slow Sync.
      Rear Sync.      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye reduction
      Flash Range4m at ISO100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec1/180 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Sony Alpha 3500 Pentax K100D
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesProgram AE, Auto Picture Mode, Picture Mode, Scene Mode, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Manual, Bulb, Auto Exposure Lock
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)±2 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV increments) ±1.5EV (1/2 steps) or ±1EV (1/3 steps) up to 3 frames
      Exposure Lock
      Video Sony Alpha 3500 Pentax K100D
      Internal Recording ModesNo
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsAVCHD, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Sony Alpha 3500 Pentax K100D
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha 3500 Pentax K100D
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control via optional RM-VPR1 Wired (optional)
      Environmental Sony Alpha 3500 Pentax K100D
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Sony Alpha 3500 Pentax K100D
      Dimensions128 x 91 x 85 mm (5.04 x 3.58 x 3.35")129 x 93 x 70 mm (5.08 x 3.66 x 2.76")
      Weight (inc. batteries)411 g (0.91 lb / 14.50 oz)660 g (1.46 lb / 23.28 oz)
      Package Weight3 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha 3500 Pentax K100D
      Battery PackNP-FW504 x AA
      Battery Life470 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC
      Other Sony Alpha 3500 Pentax K100D
      Self Timer 2-sec. or 10-sec. delay 2 or 12 sec
      Orientation Sensor


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