Sony Alpha 3500 vs Sony Alpha DSLR-A900

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha 3500 Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
      BrandSonySony
      ModelAlpha 3500Alpha DSLR-A900
      Predecessor ModelSony Alpha 3000
      MSRPAU$499 with 18-50mm lens
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha 3500 Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CFull Frame
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.6 mm35.9 x 24 mm
      Total Pixels20 Megapixel25.7 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20 Megapixel24.6 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 16,000100 - 6,400
      Photo Sony Alpha 3500 Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
      ProcessorBIONZBIONZ
      Max Image Resolution5456 x 36326048 x 4032
      Other Resolutions3872 x 2576, 2736 x 18244400 x 2936, 4400 x 2936, 3024 x 2016, 6048 x 3408, 4400 x 2472, 3024 x 1704, 3924 x 2656, 2896 x 1928, 1984 x 1320
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:93:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsStandard, FineExtra Fine, Fine, Standard
      Bit Depth12-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Kelvin temperature control (2500-9900k w/19-step Magenta/Green compensation), & Customized (3 repeatable customizations)
      Focus Sony Alpha 3500 Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Lens ServoWide area, Center spot, & Individual point
      Number of Focus Points259
      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 Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
      Lens MountSony ESony A
      Crop Factor1.5x1x
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha 3500 Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT Xtra Fine color LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution230k dot922k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha 3500 Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
      ViewfinderElectronicOptical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.70x0.74x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.47x0.74x
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1
      Shutter Sony Alpha 3500 Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled Vertical-traverse Carbon Fiber Focal-plane
      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 Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFlash off
      Auto flash
      Fill-flash
      Slow Sync.
      Rear Sync.      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Rear Curtain
      Fill-in
      Wireless
      Flash Range4m at ISO100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec1/250 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionProprietary Hot Shoe (compatible w/ Sony & Minolta flashes)
      Wireless off camera flash (with specific Sony flashes)
      PC Socket
      Exposure Sony Alpha 3500 Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAuto, Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual (with EV indicator), Customized (3 repeatable customizations)
      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) ±2 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      DXO Sony Alpha 3500 Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
      DxO Low Light ISO1431
      DxO Color Depth23.7
      DxO Dynamic Range12.3
      DxO Overall Score79
      Video Sony Alpha 3500 Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
      Internal Recording ModesNo
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsAVCHD, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Sony Alpha 3500 Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Mini Type C
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha 3500 Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control via optional RM-VPR1 Wired or Wireless (Optional)
      Environmental Sony Alpha 3500 Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Sony Alpha 3500 Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
      Dimensions128 x 91 x 85 mm (5.04 x 3.58 x 3.35")156 x 117 x 82 mm (6.14 x 4.61 x 3.23")
      Weight (inc. batteries)411 g (0.91 lb / 14.50 oz)895 g (1.97 lb / 31.57 oz)
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha 3500 Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
      Battery PackNP-FW50NP-FM500H
      Battery Life470 shots880 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageCompact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo
      Other Sony Alpha 3500 Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
      Self Timer 2-sec. or 10-sec. delay 2 or 10 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy


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