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Nikon D3500 vs Sony A6000

The Nikon D3500 and the Sony Alpha A6000 are two digital cameras that were officially introduced, respectively, in August 2018 and February 2014. The D3500 is a DSLR, while the A6000 is a mirrorless interchangeable lens camera. Both cameras are equipped with an APS-C sensor. Both cameras offer a resolution of 24 megapixels.

Below is an overview of the main specs of the two cameras as a starting point for the comparison.

Headline Specifications
Nikon D3500
versus
Sony A6000
Nikon D3500   Sony A6000
Digital single lens reflex Mirrorless system camera
Nikon F mount lenses Sony E mount lenses
24 MP – APS-C sensor 24 MP – APS-C sensor
1080/60p Video 1080/60p Video
ISO 100-25,600 ISO 100-25,600 (100 - 51,200)
Optical viewfinder Electronic viewfinder (1440k dots)
3.0" LCD – 921k dots 3.0" LCD – 922k dots
Fixed screen (not touch-sensitive) Tilting screen (no touchscreen)
5 shutter flaps per second 11 shutter flaps per second
1550 shots per battery charge360 shots per battery charge
124 x 97 x 70 mm, 415 g 120 x 67 x 45 mm, 344 g
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Going beyond this snapshot of core features and characteristics, what are the differences between the Nikon D3500 and the Sony Alpha A6000? Which one should you buy? Read on to find out how these two cameras compare with respect to their body size, their imaging sensors, their shooting features, their input-output connections, and their reception by expert reviewers.

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Body comparison

An illustration of the physical size and weight of the Nikon D3500 and the Sony A6000 is provided in the side-by-side display below. The two cameras are presented according to their relative size. Three consecutive views from the front, the top, and the rear side are shown. All width, height and depth dimensions are rounded to the nearest millimeter.

The A6000 can be obtained in three different colors (black, silver, white), while the D3500 is only available in black.

Size Nikon D3500 vs Sony A6000
Compare D3500 versus A6000 top
Comparison D3500 or A6000 rear

If the front view area (width x height) of the cameras is taken as an aggregate measure of their size, the Sony A6000 is considerably smaller (33 percent) than the Nikon D3500. Moreover, the A6000 is markedly lighter (17 percent) than the D3500. In this context, it is worth noting that neither the D3500 nor the A6000 are weather-sealed.

The above size and weight comparisons are to some extent incomplete since they do not consider the interchangeable lenses that both of these cameras require. Both cameras have similarly sized sensors, but DSLRs have a larger flange-to-focal plane distance than mirrorless cameras, which imposes contraints on the optical engineering process and generally leads to bigger and heavier lenses. You can compare the optics available for the two cameras in the Nikon Lens Catalog (D3500) and the Sony E-Mount Lens Catalog (A6000). Mirrorless cameras, such as the A6000, have moreover the advantage that they can use many lenses from other systems via adapters, as they have a relatively short flange to focal plane distance.

Concerning battery life, the D3500 gets 1550 shots out of its Nikon EN-EL14a battery, while the A6000 can take 360 images on a single charge of its Sony NP-FW50 power pack. The power pack in the A6000 can be charged via the USB port, which can be very convenient when travelling.

The adjacent table lists the principal physical characteristics of the two cameras alongside a wider set of alternatives. If you would like to visualize and compare a different camera combination, you can navigate to the CAM-parator app and make your selection from a broad list of cameras there.

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Body Specifications
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Nikon D3500 124 mm 97 mm 70 mm 415 g 1550 i Aug 2018 EUR 449ebay.com
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Sony A6000 120 mm 67 mm 45 mm 344 g 360 i Feb 2014 EUR 549ebay.com
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Canon M100 108 mm 67 mm 35 mm 302 g 295 i Aug 2017 EUR 479ebay.com
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Canon SX730 110 mm 64 mm 40 mm 300 g 250 i Apr 2017 EUR 399ebay.com
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Canon SX740 110 mm 64 mm 40 mm 299 g 265 i Jul 2018 EUR 399 amazon.com
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Fujifilm X-A5 117 mm 68 mm 40 mm 361 g 450 i Jan 2018 EUR 449ebay.com
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Nikon A1000 114 mm 72 mm 41 mm 330 g 250 i Jan 2019 EUR 449ebay.com
8.
 
Nikon D3300 124 mm 98 mm 76 mm 430 g 700 i Jan 2014 EUR 499ebay.com
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Nikon D3400 124 mm 98 mm 76 mm 445 g 1200 i Aug 2016 EUR 499ebay.com
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Nikon D5500 124 mm 97 mm 70 mm 470 g 820 i Jan 2015 EUR 799ebay.com
11.
 
Panasonic TZ90 112 mm 67 mm 41 mm 322 g 380 i Apr 2017 EUR 429ebay.com
12.
 
Panasonic TZ95 112 mm 69 mm 42 mm 327 g 380 i Feb 2019 EUR 449ebay.com
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Sony A3000 128 mm 91 mm 85 mm 411 g 470 i Aug 2013 EUR 299ebay.com
14.
 
Sony A5100 110 mm 63 mm 36 mm 283 g 400 i Aug 2014 EUR 499ebay.com
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Sony A6300 120 mm 67 mm 49 mm 404 g 400 i Feb 2016 EUR 1 099ebay.com
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Sony NEX-6 120 mm 67 mm 43 mm 345 g 360 i Sep 2012 EUR 799ebay.com
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Sony RX100 IV 102 mm 58 mm 41 mm 298 g 280 i Jun 2015 EUR 1 149ebay.com
Note: Measurements and pricing do not include easily detachable parts, such as add-on or interchangeable lenses or optional viewfinders.
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Any camera decision will naturally be influenced heavily by the price. The manufacturer’s suggested retail prices give an idea on the placement of the camera in the maker’s lineup and the broader market. The D3500 was launched at a markedly lower price (by 28 percent) than the A6000, which puts it into a different market segment. Usually, retail prices stay at first close to the launch price, but after several months, discounts become available. Later in the product cycle and, in particular, when the replacement model is about to appear, further discounting and stock clearance sales often push the camera price considerably down. Then, after the new model is out, very good deals can frequently be found on the pre-owned market.

Sensor comparison

The size of the imaging sensor is a crucial determinant of image quality. All other things equal, a large sensor will have larger individual pixel-units that offer better low-light sensitivity, wider dynamic range, and richer color-depth than smaller pixels in a sensor of the same technological generation. Further, a large sensor camera will give the photographer additional creative options when using shallow depth-of-field to isolate a subject from its background. On the downside, larger sensors are more costly to manufacture and tend to lead to bigger and heavier cameras and lenses.

Both cameras under consideration feature an APS-C sensor and have a format factor (sometimes also referred to as "crop factor") of 1.5. Within the spectrum of camera sensors, this places the review cameras among the medium-sized sensor cameras that aim to strike a balance between image quality and portability. Both cameras have a native aspect ratio (sensor width to sensor height) of 3:2.

Nikon D3500 and Sony A6000 sensor measures

The two cameras under review do not only share the same sensor size, but also offer an identical resolution of 24 megapixels. This similarity in sensor specs implies that both the D3500 and the A6000 have the same pixel density, as well as the same pixel size. It should, however, be noted that the D3500 is much more recent (by 4 years and 6 months) than the A6000, and its sensor will have benefitted from technological advances during this time. Coming back to sensor resolution, it should be mentioned that the D3500 has no anti-alias filter installed, so that it can capture all the detail its sensor resolves.

The A6000 has on-sensor phase detect pixels, which results in fast and reliable autofocus acquisition even during live view operation.

The Nikon D3500 has a native sensitivity range from ISO 100 to ISO 25600. The corresponding ISO settings for the Sony Alpha A6000 are ISO 100 to ISO 25600, with the possibility to increase the ISO range to 100-51200.

Technology-wise, both cameras are equipped with CMOS (Complementary Metal–Oxide–Semiconductor) sensors. Both cameras use a Bayer filter for capturing RGB colors on a square grid of photosensors. This arrangement is found in most digital cameras.

D3500 versus A6000 MP

Since 2007, DXO Mark has published sensor performance measurements that have been derived using a consistent methodology. This service is based on lab testing and assigns an overall score to each camera sensor, as well as ratings for dynamic range ("DXO Landscape"), color depth ("DXO Portrait"), and low-light sensitivity ("DXO Sports"). The following table provides an overview of the physical sensor characteristics, as well as the sensor quality measurements for a selection of comparators.

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Sensor Characteristics
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DXO
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Sports
DXO
Overall
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Nikon D3500 APS-C 24.0 6000 40001080/60p24.013.4185183
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Sony A6000 APS-C 24.0 6000 40001080/60p24.113.1134782
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Canon M100 APS-C 24.0 6000 40001080/60p23.512.9127278
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Canon SX730 1/2.3 20.2 5184 38881080/60p20.511.992450
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Canon SX740 1/2.3 20.2 5184 38884K/30p20.612.1105051
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Fujifilm X-A5 APS-C 24.0 6000 40004K/15p24.013.3180082
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Nikon A1000 1/2.3 15.9 4608 34564K/30p20.712.2109552
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Nikon D3300 APS-C 24.0 6000 40001080/60p24.312.8138582
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Nikon D3400 APS-C 24.0 6000 40001080/60p24.813.9119286
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Nikon D5500 APS-C 24.0 6000 40001080/60p24.114.0143884
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Panasonic TZ90 1/2.3 20.2 5184 38884K/30p19.110.610636
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Panasonic TZ95 1/2.3 20.2 5184 38884K/30p20.712.2110352
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Sony A3000 APS-C 19.8 5456 36321080/60i23.712.8106878
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Sony A5100 APS-C 24.0 6000 40001080/60p23.812.7134780
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Sony A6300 APS-C 24.0 6000 40004K/30p24.413.7143785
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Sony NEX-6 APS-C 16.0 4912 32641080/60i23.713.1101878
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Sony RX100 IV 1-inch 20.0 5472 36484K/30p22.812.659170
Note: DXO values in italics represent estimates based on sensor size and age.
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Many modern cameras are not only capable of taking still images, but also of capturing video footage. The two cameras under consideration both have sensors whose read-out speed is fast enough to capture moving pictures, and both provide the same movie specifications (1080/60p).

Feature comparison

Apart from body and sensor, cameras can and do differ across a range of features. For example, the A6000 has an electronic viewfinder (1440k dots), while the D3500 has an optical one. Both systems have their advantages, with the electronic viewfinder making it possible to project supplementary shooting information into the framing view, whereas the optical viewfinder offers lag-free viewing and a very clear framing image. The viewfinder in the A6000 offers a wider field of view (100%) than the one in the D3500 (95%), so that a larger proportion of the captured image is visible in the finder. In addition, the viewfinder of the A6000 has a higher magnification (0.70x vs 0.57x), so that the size of the image transmitted appears closer to the size seen with the naked human eye. The adjacent table lists some of the other core features of the Nikon D3500 and Sony A6000 along with similar information for a selection of comparators.

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Nikon D3500optical i3.0 / 921 fixed i 1/4000s 5.0/s i i
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Sony A60001440 i3.0 / 922 tilting i 1/4000s 11.0/s i i
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Canon M100i i3.0 / 1040 tilting i 1/4000s 6.1/s i i
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Canon SX730i i3.0 / 922 tilting i 1/3200s 5.9/s i i
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Canon SX740i i3.0 / 922 tilting i 1/3200s 10.0/s i i
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Fujifilm X-A5i i3.0 / 1040 tilting i 1/4000s 6.0/s i i
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Nikon A10001166 i3.0 / 1036 tilting i 1/4000s 7.0/s i i
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Nikon D3300optical i3.0 / 921 fixed i 1/4000s 5.0/s i i
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Nikon D3400optical i3.0 / 921 fixed i 1/4000s 5.0/s i i
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Nikon D5500optical i3.2 / 1037 swivel i 1/4000s 5.0/s i i
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Panasonic TZ901166 i3.0 / 1040 tilting i 1/2000s 10.0/s i i
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Panasonic TZ952330 i3.0 / 1040 tilting i 1/2000s 10.0/s i i
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Sony A3000202 i3.0 / 230 fixed i 1/4000s 2.5/s i i
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Sony A5100i i3.0 / 922 tilting i 1/4000s 6.0/s i i
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Sony A63002359 i3.0 / 922 tilting i 1/4000s 11.0/s i i
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Sony NEX-62359 i3.0 / 921 tilting i 1/4000s 10.0/s i i
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Sony RX100 IV2359 i3.0 / 1228 tilting i 1/2000s 16.0/s i i
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The D3500 writes its imaging data to SDXC cards, while the A6000 uses SDXC or Memory Stick PRO Duo cards. Both cameras can use UHS-I cards, which provide for Ultra High Speed data transfer of up to 104 MB/s.

Connectivity comparison

For some imaging applications, the extent to which a camera can communicate with its environment can be an important aspect in the camera decision process. The table below provides an overview of the connectivity of the Nikon D3500 and Sony Alpha A6000 and, in particular, the interfaces the cameras (and selected comparators) provide for accessory control and data transfer.

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Input-Output Connections
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Nikon D3500imono / monoiimini2.0iii
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Sony A6000istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Canon M100istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Canon SX730istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Canon SX740istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Fujifilm X-A5istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Nikon A1000istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
8.
 
Nikon D3300imono / monoiimini2.0iii
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Nikon D3400imono / monoiimini2.0iii
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Nikon D5500istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Panasonic TZ90istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
12.
 
Panasonic TZ95istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
13.
 
Sony A3000istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Sony A5100istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
15.
 
Sony A6300istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
16.
 
Sony NEX-6istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Sony RX100 IVistereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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It is notable that the A6000 offers wifi support, which can be a very convenient means to transfer image data to an off-camera location. In contrast, the D3500 does not provide wifi capability.

Both the D3500 and the A6000 have been discontinued, but can regularly be found used on ebay. The A6000 was replaced by the Sony A6300, while the D3500 does not have a direct successor. Further information on the features and operation of the D3500 and A6000 can be found, respectively, in the Nikon D3500 Manual (free pdf) or the online Sony A6000 Manual.

Review summary

So what conclusions can be drawn? Is the Nikon D3500 better than the Sony A6000 or vice versa? Below is a summary of the relative strengths of each of the two contestants.

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Arguments in favor of the Nikon D3500:

  • Maximized detail: Lacks an anti-alias filter to exploit the sensor's full resolution potential.
  • Brighter framing: Features an optical viewfinder for clear, lag-free composition.
  • Longer lasting: Can take more shots (1550 versus 360) on a single battery charge.
  • Easier wireless transfer: Supports Bluetooth for image sharing without cables.
  • More affordable: Was introduced into a lower priced category (28 percent cheaper at launch).
  • More modern: Reflects 4 years and 6 months of technical progress since the A6000 launch.

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Advantages of the Sony Alpha A6000:

  • Better moiré control: Has an anti-alias filter to avoid artificial patterns to appear in images.
  • Better live-view autofocus: Features on-sensor phase-detection for more confident autofocus.
  • More framing info: Has an electronic viewfinder that displays shooting data.
  • More complete view: Has a viewfinder with a larger field of view (100% vs 95%).
  • Larger viewfinder image: Features a viewfinder with a higher magnification (0.70x vs 0.57x).
  • More flexible LCD: Has a tilting screen for odd-angle shots in landscape orientation.
  • Faster burst: Shoots at higher frequency (11 vs 5 flaps/sec) to capture the decisive moment.
  • More compact: Is smaller (120x67mm vs 124x97mm) and will fit more readily into a bag.
  • Less heavy: Has a lower weight (by 71g or 17 percent) and is thus easier to take along.
  • Easier travel charging: Can be conveniently charged via its USB port.
  • More legacy lens friendly: Can use many non-native lenses via adapters.
  • Easier file upload: Has wifi built in for automatic backup or image transfer to the web.
  • Easier device pairing: Supports NFC for fast wireless image transfer over short distances.
  • More heavily discounted: Has been around for much longer (launched in February 2014).

If the count of individual advantages (bullet points above) is taken as a guide, the A6000 is the clear winner of the contest (14 : 6 points). However, the relative importance of the various individual camera aspects will vary according to personal preferences and needs, so that you might like to apply corresponding weights to the particular features before making a decision on a new camera. A professional sports photographer will view the differences between cameras in a way that diverges from the perspective of a street photog, and a person interested in family portraits has distinct needs from a landscape shooter. Hence, the decision which camera is best and worth buying is often a very personal one.

D3500 06:14 A6000

How about other alternatives? Do the specifications of the Nikon D3500 and the Sony A6000 place the cameras among the top in their class? Find out in the latest Best DSLR Camera and Best Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera listings whether the two cameras rank among the cream of the crop.

In any case, while the comparison of technical specifications can provide a useful overview of the capabilities of different cameras, it says little about, for example, the shooting experience and imaging performance of the D3500 and the A6000 in practical situations. User reviews that are available, for instance, at amazon can sometimes shed light on these issues, but such feedback is all too often partial, inconsistent, and inaccurate.

Expert reviews

This is why expert reviews are important. The adjacent summary-table relays the overall verdicts of several of the most popular camera review sites (amateurphotographer [AP], cameralabs [CL], digitalcameraworld [DCW], dpreview [DPR], ephotozine [EPZ], photographyblog [PB]). As can be seen, the professional reviewers agree in many cases on the quality of different cameras, but sometimes their assessments diverge, reinforcing the earlier point that a camera decision is often a very personal choice.

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Nikon D35004/5..4/575/1004/54.5/5 Aug 2018 EUR 449ebay.com
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Sony A60005/5+4.5/580/1004.5/55/5 Feb 2014 EUR 549ebay.com
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Canon M1003/5+....4/53.5/5 Aug 2017 EUR 479ebay.com
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Canon SX730..+....4/54/5 Apr 2017 EUR 399ebay.com
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Canon SX740..+3.5/5..4/54/5 Jul 2018 EUR 399 amazon.com
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Fujifilm X-A5..+4.1/5..4/53.5/5 Jan 2018 EUR 449ebay.com
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Nikon A1000..+ +3.5/5..3.5/53/5 Jan 2019 EUR 449ebay.com
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Nikon D33003/5+..77/1004.5/54.5/5 Jan 2014 EUR 499ebay.com
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Nikon D34004/5+4/576/1004/54.5/5 Aug 2016 EUR 499ebay.com
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Nikon D55005/5+..79/1004.5/54.5/5 Jan 2015 EUR 799ebay.com
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Panasonic TZ90..+ +4/5..4/54/5 Apr 2017 EUR 429ebay.com
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Panasonic TZ95..+ +....4.5/5.. Feb 2019 EUR 449ebay.com
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Sony A30003/5+....4/54/5 Aug 2013 EUR 299ebay.com
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Sony A51004.5/5+....4.5/55/5 Aug 2014 EUR 499ebay.com
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Sony A63004.5/5+..85/1005/55/5 Feb 2016 EUR 1 099ebay.com
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Sony NEX-65/5+ +..78/1004.5/54.5/5 Sep 2012 EUR 799ebay.com
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Sony RX100 IV4.5/5+ +..85/1004/54.5/5 Jun 2015 EUR 1 149ebay.com
Note: (+ +) highly recommended; (+) recommended; (o) reviewed; (..) not available.
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The review scores listed above should be treated with care, though. The ratings were established in reference to similarly priced cameras that were available in the market at the time of the review. Thus, a score needs to be put into the context of the launch date and the launch price of the camera, and comparisons of ratings among very different cameras or across long time periods have little meaning. It should also be noted that some of the review sites have over time altered the way they render their verdicts.

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Specifications: Nikon D3500 vs Sony A6000

Below is a side-by-side comparison of the specs of the two cameras to facilitate a quick review of their differences and common features.

Camera Specifications
Camera Model Nikon D3500 Sony A6000
Camera Type Digital single lens reflex Mirrorless system camera
Camera Lens Nikon F mount lenses Sony E mount lenses
Launch Date August 2018 February 2014
Launch Price USD 429 USD 599
Sensor Specs Nikon D3500 Sony A6000
Sensor Technology CMOS CMOS
Sensor Format APS-C Sensor APS-C Sensor
Sensor Size 23.5 x 15.6 mm 23.5 x 15.6 mm
Sensor Area 366.6 mm2 366.6 mm2
Sensor Diagonal 28.2 mm 28.2 mm
Crop Factor 1.5x 1.5x
Sensor Resolution 24 Megapixels 24 Megapixels
Image Resolution 6000 x 4000 pixels 6000 x 4000 pixels
Pixel Pitch 3.91 μm 3.91 μm
Pixel Density 6.55 MP/cm2 6.55 MP/cm2
Moiré control no AA filter Anti-Alias filter
Movie Capability 1080/60p Video 1080/60p Video
ISO Setting 100 - 25,600 ISO 100 - 25,600 ISO
ISO Boost no Enhancement 100 - 51,200 ISO
Image Processor EXPEED 4 BIONZ X
DXO Sensor Quality (score) .. 82
DXO Color Depth (bits) .. 24.1
DXO Dynamic Range (EV) .. 13.1
DXO Low Light (ISO) .. 1347
Screen Specs Nikon D3500 Sony A6000
Viewfinder Type Optical viewfinder Electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Field of View 95% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.57x 0.70x
Viewfinder Resolution 1440k dots
LCD Framing Live View Live View
Rear LCD Size 3.0inch 3.0inch
LCD Resolution 921k dots 922k dots
LCD Attachment Fixed screen Tilting screen
Shooting Specs Nikon D3500 Sony A6000
Focus System Phase-detect AF On-Sensor Phase-detect
Manual Focusing Aidno Peaking FeatureFocus Peaking
Max Shutter Speed (mechanical) 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous Shooting 5 shutter flaps/s 11 shutter flaps/s
Shutter Life Expectancy100 000 actuations100 000 actuations
Fill Flash Built-in Flash Built-in Flash
Storage Medium SDXC cards MS or SDXC cards
Single or Dual Card Slots Single card slot Single card slot
UHS card support UHS-I UHS-I
Connectivity Specs Nikon D3500 Sony A6000
External Flash Hotshoe Hotshoe
USB Connector USB 2.0 USB 2.0
HDMI Port mini HDMI micro HDMI
Wifi Support no Wifi Wifi built-in
Near-Field Communication no NFC NFC built-in
Bluetooth Support Bluetooth built-in no Bluetooth
Body Specs Nikon D3500 Sony A6000
Battery Type Nikon EN-EL14a Sony NP-FW50
Battery Life (CIPA)1550 shots per charge360 shots per charge
In-Camera Charging no USB charging USB charging
Body Dimensions 124 x 97 x 70 mm
(4.9 x 3.8 x 2.8 in)
120 x 67 x 45 mm
(4.7 x 2.6 x 1.8 in)
Camera Weight 415 g (14.6 oz) 344 g (12.1 oz)
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