Sony a3500 vs Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn
This is a full comparison between the cameras Sony a3500 and Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
Sony a3500 is manufacturered by Sony but Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn is from Canon. Both Sony and Canon are well known brands though.
Sony a3500 were released 2014 and Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn was released 2005. That is a 9 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.Camera | Released |
Sony a3500 | 2014 |
Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn | 2005 |
Type of camera
Sony a3500 is a Mirrorless camera while Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Sony a3500 has a "Sony APS-C"-sensor while Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn has a "Canon APS-H"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.
Camera | Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 ** |
Sony a3500 | 75 mm Sony APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5 |
Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn | 65 mm Canon APS-H sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.3 |
** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"
Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Sony)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)
Resolution
Sony a3500 has a 20 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn has 8,2 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
Camera | Megapixels |
Sony a3500 |
20 MP
19816192 pixels 5456 x 3632 |
Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn |
8,2 MP
8185344 pixels 3504 x 2336 |
Sony a3500 has a 142 % larger resolution than Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.
ISO range
Sony a3500 has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn. Sony a3500 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 16000 while Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn has 50 to 3200.
Camera | ISO Range |
Sony a3500 | 100-16000 |
Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn | 50-3200 |
Autofocus and lens compatibility
Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.
Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Sony a3500
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Sony a3500 can shoot up to 3,5 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn can shoot up to 8,5 pictures per seconds.
Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
Sony a3500 | 3,5 |
Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn | 8,5 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
When comparing these two cameras there is only one of them that can shoot movies and that is Sony a3500. Unfortunately Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn does not support recording movies and movie clips.
Weight
The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.
Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn weighs 1565 gr (equal to 3.45 lb) which is 281% heavier than Sony a3500 and its 411 gr (or 0.91 lb).
Camera | Weight |
Sony a3500 | 411 gr 0.91 lb |
Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn | 1565 gr 3.45 lb |
Sony a3500 vs Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Sony a3500 and Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.
Product |
Sony a3500 |
Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn |
Name | Sony a3500 | Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn |
Manufacturer | Sony | Canon |
Release Date and Price |
Sony a3500 |
Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn |
Release Year | 2014 | 2005 |
Release Date | 2014-03-21 | 2005-08-22 |
MSRP | 399 USD | 3999 USD |
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Camera Type |
Sony a3500 |
Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn |
Camera Type | Mirrorless | DSLR |
Sensor |
Sony a3500 |
Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn |
Sensor Size | APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm) | APS-H (approx 27.9 x 18.6 mm) |
Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
Resolution | 5456 x 3632 pixels | 3504 x 2336 pixels |
Megapixels | 20 MP | 8,2 MP |
Image Processor | Bionz | DIGIC 2 |
Image |
Sony a3500 |
Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn |
ISO Range | 100 - 16000 | 50 - 3200 |
White Balance Presets | 9 | 8 |
Custom White Balance | Yes | Yes |
Image Stabilization |
Yes (Optical) |
No |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 0 stops | 0 stops |
Uncompressed format | RAW | RAW |
Optics & Focus |
Sony a3500 |
Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn |
Autofocus Motor | Yes | Yes |
Autofocus |
Contract Detect (sensor) Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection LiveView |
Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous |
Focus Points | 25 | 45 |
Lens Mount |
Sony E See Compatible Lenses |
Canon EF See Compatible Lenses |
Focal Length Multiplier |
APS-C Sensor (1.5x) 1.5x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 36 mm 50 mm becomes 75 mm 100 mm becomes 150 mm 200 mm becomes 300 mm |
APS-H Sensor 1.3x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 31 mm 50 mm becomes 65 mm 100 mm becomes 130 mm 200 mm becomes 260 mm |
Screen & Viewfinder |
Sony a3500 |
Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn |
Articulated LCD | Fixed | Fixed |
Screen size | 3” | 2.5” |
Screen dots | 230400 | 230000 |
Touch screen | No | No |
Screen type | TFT LCD | N/A |
Live view | Yes | No |
Viewfinder Type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.7× (0.47× 35mm equiv.) | 0.72× (0.55× 35mm equiv.) |
Viewfinder Resolution | N/A | N/A |
Photography features |
Sony a3500 |
Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn |
Frames per second | 3,5 fps | 8,5 fps |
Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Built-in Flash | Yes | No |
Built-in Flash Range | 6 meters | N/A |
External Flash | Yes | Yes |
Self-Timer | Yes | Yes |
Time-lapse | No | Yes |
Metering modes |
Multi Center Weighted Spot |
Multi Center Weighted Spot Partial |
Exposure Compensation | +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV steps) | +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Sony a3500 |
Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn |
Video recording | Yes | No |
Video format |
H.264 AVCHD |
N/A |
Video resolution |
1920 x 1080 |
N/A |
Built-in Microphone | Yes | No |
Built-in Speakers | Yes | No |
Storage |
Sony a3500 |
Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn |
Memory Card |
Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC |
Compact Flash |
Connectivity |
Sony a3500 |
Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn |
HDMI Output | Yes | No |
Microphone Port | No | No |
Headphone Port | No | No |
Wireless | No | No |
Remote Control |
Yes (via optional RM-VPR1)
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Yes (N3 connector) |
GPS | No | No |
Body & Dimensions |
Sony a3500 |
Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn |
Enviromentally sealed | No | No |
Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery Details |
NP-FW50 lithium-ion battery and USB charger
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Ni-MH Pack NP-E3
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Battery Life (CIPA) | 480 shots | N/A |
Width | 128 mm | 156 mm |
Height | 91 mm | 158 mm |
Depth | 85 mm | 80 mm |
Weight | 411 gram | 1565 gram |