Sony Alpha 3500 vs Pentax Q-S1

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha 3500 Pentax Q-S1
      BrandSonyPentax
      ModelAlpha 3500Q-S1
      Predecessor ModelSony Alpha 3000
      MSRPAU$499 with 18-50mm lens$499 / £379 (with 5-15mm lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha 3500 Pentax Q-S1
      Sensor TypeCMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1/1.7-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.6 mm7.44 x 5.58 mm
      Total Pixels20 Megapixel12.76 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20 Megapixel12.4 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 16,000100 - 12,800
      Photo Sony Alpha 3500 Pentax Q-S1
      ProcessorBIONZQ Engine
      Max Image Resolution5456 x 36324000 x 3000
      Other Resolutions3872 x 2576, 2736 x 18244000 x 2664, 4000 x 2248, 2992 x 2992, 3072 x 2034, 3072 x 2048, 3072 x 1728, 2304 x 2304, 1920 x 1400, 1920 x 1280, 1920 x 1080, 1440 x 1440
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsStandard, FineBest, better, good
      Bit Depth12-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      Focus Sony Alpha 3500 Pentax Q-S1
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus
      Number of Focus Points25
      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 Q-S1
      Lens MountSony EPentax Q
      Crop Factor1.5x4.7x
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha 3500 Pentax Q-S1
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT-LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution230k dot460k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha 3500 Pentax Q-S1
      ViewfinderElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.70x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.47x
      Shutter Sony Alpha 3500 Pentax Q-S1
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting3.5 fps5.0 fps
      Flash Sony Alpha 3500 Pentax Q-S1
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFlash off
      Auto flash
      Fill-flash
      Slow Sync.
      Rear Sync.      		Auto
      redeye reduction
      slow sync
      trailing curtain sync
      Flash Range4m at ISO1004.90 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Sony Alpha 3500 Pentax Q-S1
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV increments) ±3 EV (3 shots )
      Video Sony Alpha 3500 Pentax Q-S1
      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 Q-S1
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha 3500 Pentax Q-S1
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control via optional RM-VPR1 wireless
      Environmental Sony Alpha 3500 Pentax Q-S1
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Sony Alpha 3500 Pentax Q-S1
      Dimensions128 x 91 x 85 mm (5.04 x 3.58 x 3.35")105 x 58 x 34 mm (4.13 x 2.28 x 1.34")
      Weight (inc. batteries)411 g (0.91 lb / 14.50 oz)203 g (0.45 lb / 7.16 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.087 x 5.197 x 3.228"
      Package Weight1.4 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha 3500 Pentax Q-S1
      Battery PackNP-FW50D-LI68
      Battery Life470 shots250 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Sony Alpha 3500 Pentax Q-S1
      Self Timer 2-sec. or 10-sec. delay 2 or 12 sec
      Orientation Sensor


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