Sony a900 vs Sony a3500
This is a full comparison between the cameras Sony a900 and Sony a3500. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
These cameras are both manufactured by Sony.
Sony a900 were released 2008 and Sony a3500 was released 2014. That is a 6 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.Camera | Released |
Sony a900 | 2008 |
Sony a3500 | 2014 |
Type of camera
Sony a900 is a DSLR camera while Sony a3500 is a Mirrorless camera. More information about their differences will come soon.
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Sony a900 has a "Sony Full Frame"-sensor while Sony a3500 has a "Sony APS-C"-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 a900 | 50 mm Full-frame sensor No crop factor/focal length multiplier |
Sony a3500 | 75 mm Sony APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5 |
** 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)
Resolution
Sony a900 has a 25 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Sony a3500 has 20 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
Camera | Megapixels |
Sony a900 |
25 MP
24385536 pixels 6048 x 4032 |
Sony a3500 |
20 MP
19816192 pixels 5456 x 3632 |
Sony a900 has a 23 % larger resolution than Sony a3500. 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 Sony a900. Sony a3500 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 16000 while Sony a900 has 100 to 1600.
Camera | ISO Range |
Sony a900 | 100-1600 |
Sony a3500 | 100-16000 |
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 a900
Lens compatibility chart for Sony a3500
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Sony a900 can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds and Sony a3500 can shoot up to 3,5 pictures per seconds.
Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
Sony a900 | 5 |
Sony a3500 | 3,5 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
It is only one of these two cameras that support recording movies and movie clips and that is Sony a3500. Sadly, the Sony a900 does not support this.
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 a900 weighs 895 gr (equal to 1.97 lb) which is 118% heavier than Sony a3500 and its 411 gr (or 0.91 lb).
Camera | Weight |
Sony a900 | 895 gr 1.97 lb |
Sony a3500 | 411 gr 0.91 lb |
Sony a900 vs Sony a3500 Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Sony a900 and Sony a3500, 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 a900 |
Sony a3500 |
Name | Sony a900 | Sony a3500 |
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Release Date and Price |
Sony a900 |
Sony a3500 |
Release Year | 2008 | 2014 |
Release Date | 2008-09-09 | 2014-03-21 |
MSRP | 2999 USD | 399 USD |
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Camera Type |
Sony a900 |
Sony a3500 |
Camera Type | DSLR | Mirrorless |
Sensor |
Sony a900 |
Sony a3500 |
Sensor Size | Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm) | APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm) |
Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
Resolution | 6048 x 4032 pixels | 5456 x 3632 pixels |
Megapixels | 25 MP | 20 MP |
Image Processor | Bionz | Bionz |
Image |
Sony a900 |
Sony a3500 |
ISO Range | 100 - 1600 | 100 - 16000 |
White Balance Presets | 7 | 9 |
Custom White Balance | Yes | Yes |
Image Stabilization |
Yes (Sensor-Shift) |
Yes (Optical) |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 0 stops | 0 stops |
Uncompressed format | RAW | RAW |
Optics & Focus |
Sony a900 |
Sony a3500 |
Autofocus Motor | Yes | Yes |
Autofocus |
Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Single Continuous |
Contract Detect (sensor) Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection LiveView |
Focus Points | 9 | 25 |
Lens Mount |
Sony A See Compatible Lenses |
Sony E See Compatible Lenses |
Focal Length Multiplier |
Full frame No multiplier Example: 24 mm remains 24 mm 50 mm remains 50 mm 100 mm remains 100 mm 200 mm remains 200 mm |
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 |
Screen & Viewfinder |
Sony a900 |
Sony a3500 |
Articulated LCD | Fixed | Fixed |
Screen size | 3” | 3” |
Screen dots | 921600 | 230400 |
Touch screen | No | No |
Screen type | TFT Xtra Fine color LCD | TFT LCD |
Live view | No | Yes |
Viewfinder Type | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.74x | 0.7× (0.47× 35mm equiv.) |
Viewfinder Resolution | N/A | N/A |
Photography features |
Sony a900 |
Sony a3500 |
Frames per second | 5 fps | 3,5 fps |
Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Built-in Flash | No | Yes |
Built-in Flash Range | N/A | 6 meters |
External Flash | Yes | Yes |
Self-Timer | Yes | Yes |
Time-lapse | No | No |
Metering modes |
Multi Center Weighted Spot |
Multi Center Weighted Spot |
Exposure Compensation | +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV steps) | +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Sony a900 |
Sony a3500 |
Video recording | No | Yes |
Video format | N/A |
H.264 AVCHD |
Video resolution | N/A |
1920 x 1080 |
Built-in Microphone | No | Yes |
Built-in Speakers | No | Yes |
Storage |
Sony a900 |
Sony a3500 |
Memory Card |
Compact Flash Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC |
Connectivity |
Sony a900 |
Sony a3500 |
HDMI Output | Yes | Yes |
Microphone Port | No | No |
Headphone Port | No | No |
Wireless | No | No |
Remote Control | Yes (Wired or Wireless (Optional)) |
Yes (via optional RM-VPR1)
|
GPS | No | No |
Body & Dimensions |
Sony a900 |
Sony a3500 |
Enviromentally sealed | Yes | No |
Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery Details |
Lithium-Ion NP-FM500H rechargeable battery & charger
|
NP-FW50 lithium-ion battery and USB charger
|
Battery Life (CIPA) | 880 shots | 480 shots |
Width | 156 mm | 128 mm |
Height | 117 mm | 91 mm |
Depth | 82 mm | 85 mm |
Weight | 895 gram | 411 gram |