Sony a6700 vs Nikon D3500

This is a full comparison between the cameras Sony a6700 and Nikon D3500. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Sony a6700 is manufacturered by Sony but Nikon D3500 is from Nikon. Both Sony and Nikon are well known brands though.

Type of camera

Sony a6700 is a Mirrorless camera while Nikon D3500 is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Sony a6700 has a "Sony APS-C"-sensor while Nikon D3500 has a "Nikon DX"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

** 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 (Nikon)

Resolution

Sony a6700 has a 26 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon D3500 has 24 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Sony a6700 has a 7 % larger resolution than Nikon D3500. 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 a6700 has a larger ISO-range than Nikon D3500. Sony a6700 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 32000 while Nikon D3500 has 100 to 25600.

Autofocus and lens compatibility

There is a big difference between these two cameras. Sony a6700 has a built-in autofocus motor but Nikon D3500 does not. If you want to be able to use autofocus on Nikon D3500 there is a need for having an autofocus motor inside the lens. We really encourage you to look closely at our lens compatibility charts at the links below.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Sony a6700
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D3500

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Sony a6700 can shoot up to 11 pictures per seconds and Nikon D3500 can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds.

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

In this case, both Sony a6700 and Nikon D3500 can shoot movies.

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.

Sony a6700 weighs 493 gr (equal to 1.09 lb) which is 35% heavier than Nikon D3500 and its 365 gr (or 0.8 lb).

Sony a6700 vs Nikon D3500 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Sony a6700 and Nikon D3500, 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 a6700	Nikon D3500
Name	Sony a6700	Nikon D3500
Manufacturer	Sony	Nikon
Release Date and Price	Sony a6700	Nikon D3500
Release Year	2023	2018
Release Date	2023-07-12	2018-08-30
MSRP	1399 USD	499 USD
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Camera Type	Sony a6700	Nikon D3500
Camera Type	Mirrorless	DSLR
Sensor	Sony a6700	Nikon D3500
Sensor Size	APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm)	APS-C (approx 23.7 x 15.5 mm) Also known as "DX"
Sensor Type	BSI-CMOS	CMOS
Resolution	6192 x 4128 pixels	6000 x 4000 pixels
Megapixels	26 MP	24 MP
Image Processor	BIONZ XR	EXPEED 4
Image	Sony a6700	Nikon D3500
ISO Range	100 - 32000	100 - 25600
White Balance Presets	10	12
Custom White Balance	Yes	Yes
Image Stabilization	Yes (Sensor-Shift (5-axis))	No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating	5 stops	0 stops
Uncompressed format	RAW	RAW
Optics & Focus	Sony a6700	Nikon D3500
Autofocus Motor	Yes	No
Autofocus	Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView	Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection LiveView
Focus Points	759	11
Lens Mount	Sony E See Compatible Lenses	Nikon F 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	DX / APS-C (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
Screen & Viewfinder	Sony a6700	Nikon D3500
Articulated LCD	Fully articulated	Fixed
Screen size	3”	3”
Screen dots	1036800	921000
Touch screen	Yes	No
Screen type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Live view	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder Type	Electronic	Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	95%
Viewfinder Magnification	1.07× (0.71× 35mm equiv.)	0.85× (0.57× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution	2360000	N/A
Photography features	Sony a6700	Nikon D3500
Frames per second	11 fps	5 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed	30 seconds	30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed	1/4000 seconds	1/4000 seconds
Built-in Flash	No	Yes
Built-in Flash Range	N/A	7 meters
External Flash	Yes	Yes
Self-Timer	Yes	Yes
Time-lapse	No	No
Metering modes	Multi Center Weighted Highlight Weighted Spot Average	Multi Center Weighted Spot
Exposure Compensation	+/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)	+/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps)
Videography features	Sony a6700	Nikon D3500
Video recording	Yes	Yes
Video format	H.264 H.265 XAVC-S XAVC-HS	MPEG4 H.264
Video resolution	3840 x 2160	1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
Built-in Microphone	Yes	Yes
Built-in Speakers	Yes	Yes
Storage	Sony a6700	Nikon D3500
Memory Card	SD/SDHC	SD/SDHC
Connectivity	Sony a6700	Nikon D3500
HDMI Output	Yes	Yes
Microphone Port	Yes	No
Headphone Port	Yes	No
Wireless	Yes Built-in (802.11ac MIMO 2x2)	Yes Built-in, SnapBridge (Bluetooth only)
Remote Control	Yes (via App)	Yes (via Smartphone)
GPS	No	No
Body & Dimensions	Sony a6700	Nikon D3500
Enviromentally sealed	Yes	No
Battery	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery Details	NP-FZ100	EN-EL14a lithium-ion battery and charger
Battery Life (CIPA)	570 shots	1550 shots
Width	122 mm	124 mm
Height	69 mm	97 mm
Depth	64 mm	70 mm
Weight	493 gram	365 gram