Sony α3500 camera leaked online

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The upcoming Sony a3500 camera leaked online. Here is a quick overview of the specifications:

  • 20.1MP Exmor™ APS HD CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 16000 Sensitivity
  • Tru-Finder Electronic Viewfinder
  • Full HD Video
  • Auto Object Framing
  • Picture Effect

Detailed Sony α3500 camera specifications and additional images after the break:

System

Camera TypeInterchangeable lens digital camera with built-in flash
Lens CompatibilitySony E-mount lenses

Image Sensor

TypeAPS-C type (23.2 x 15.4mm), “Exmor” APS HD CMOS sensor
Effective no. of PixelsApprox. 20.1 mega pixels
Total no. of PixelsApprox. 20.4 mega pixels
Anti-Dust SystemCharge protection coating on, Optical Filter

Recording System (Still Image)

Recording FormatJPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver.2.3, MPF Baseline compliant), RAW (Sony ARW 2.3 format)
Image Size (Aspect Ratio 3:2)L: 5456 x 3632(20M), M: 3872×2576(10M), S: 2736×1824(5M)
Image Size (Aspect Ratio 16:9)L: 5456×3064(17M), M: 3872×2176(8.4M), S:2736×1536(4.2M)
Image Quality ModesRAW & JPEG, JPEG Fine, JPEG Standard
Picture EffectsPosterization (Color, B/W), Pop Color, Retro Photo, Partial Color (R,G,B,Y), High Contrast Mono, Toy Camera, Soft High-key, Soft Focus, HDR Painting, Rich-tone Mono, Miniature
Creative StyleStandard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, B/W (Contrast (-3 to +3steps), Saturation(-3 to +3steps), Sharpness(-3 to +3steps))
Dynamic RangeOff, Dynamic Range Optimizer (Auto/Level), Auto High Dynamic Range: Off, Auto Exposure Difference, Exposure difference Level (1.0-6.0EV, 1.0EV step)
Color SpacesRGB standard (with sYCC gamut) and Adobe RGB standard compatible with TRILUMINOS™ Color

Recording System (Movie)

Recording FormatAVCHD format Ver. 2.0 compliant, MP4
Video CompressionMPEG-4 AVC/H.264, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Audio Recording FormatDolby Digital (AC-3) 2ch, MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch

Recording Media

Memory StickMemory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, Memory Stick XC-HG Duo
SD Memory CardSD memory card, SDHC memory card, SDXC memory card

Noise Reduction

Long exposure NRAvailable of shutter speeds longer than 1 sec.
High ISO NRNormal/Low

White Balance

ModesAuto WB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, C.Tem , C.Filter , Custom

Focus System

TypeContrast-detection AF*1
Sensitivity RangeEV0 to EV20 (ISO100 equivalent with F2.8 lens attached)
Focus ModesAutofocus, DMF (Direct Manual Focus)*2 , Manual Focus*2
Autofocus ModeAF-S: Single-shot AF, AF-C: Continuous AF
Focus AreaMulti Point (25 points) / Center-weighted / Flexible Spot
Other FeaturesTracking Focus, Focus lock, Built-in AF illuminator (Distance: approx. 0.5-3.0m (with E 18-50mm F4-5.6 lens attached))

Exposure Control

Metering System Type1200-zone evaluative metering
Sensitivity RangeEV0 to EV20 (at ISO100 equivalent with F2.8 lens attached)
Metering ModesMulti-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Exposure ModesiAUTO, Superior Auto, Programmed AE (P), Aperture priority (A), Shutter-speed priority (S), Manual (M), Sweep Panorama, Scene Selection
Scene SelectionPortrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports action, Sunset, Night portrait, Night view, Hand-held Twilight, Anti Motion Blur
Exposure CompensationStill images: +/- 3.0EV (1/3EV steps), Movies: +/- 2.0EV (1/3EV steps)
Exposure BracketingWith 1/3, 2/3, 1, 2, 3EV increments, 3frames
AE LockAE is locked when the shutter button is half pressed (ON/OFF is available in MENU)
ISO SensitivityStill images: ISO100 to 16000, AUTO (ISO100 to 3200), Movies:ISO100 to 3200 equivalent, AUTO(ISO100 to 3200 equivalent)

LCD

LCD Monitor Type7.5cm (3.0-type) wide type TFT
Total no. of Dots230,400 dots
Brightness ControlManual (5 steps between -2 and +2), Sunny Weather mode

Display

HistogramYes
Real-time Image AdjustmentOn/Off

Other Features

Face DetectionUp to 8 faces detectable automatically
Smile ShutterSelectable from 3 steps
MF AssistYes
Shooting TipsYes
Help GuideYes

Shutter

TypeElectronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane type
Shutter SpeedsStill images:1/4000 to 30 sec, Bulb, Movies: 1/4000 to 1/4(1/3 steps), up to 1/30 in AUTO mode
Flash Sync. Speed1/160 sec.*3

Viewfinder

Type0.5cm (0.2type) electronic viewfinder(color)
Field of View100%
MagnificationApprox. 0.70x with 50mm lens at infinity, -1m
Eye ReliefApprox. 21mm from the eyepiece, 15mm from the eyepiece frame at -1m
Diopter Control-4m to +3.5m

Drive

Shooting ModesSingle Shooting, Continuous shooting, Speed Priority Continuous shooting, Self-timer (10/2 sec delay selectable), Self-timer (Cont.)(with 10 sec delay 3 exposures), Bracketing
Self-Timer10/2 sec delay selectable, 10 sec delay 3 exposures
Continuous Shooting (Approx.)Continuous mode:max. 2.5 fps*5, Speed Priority Continuous shooting: max. 3.5 fps*5
No. of Frame Recordable (Approx.)Fine: 6 frames*5 *6, Standard: 6 frames*5*6, RAW&JPG: 4 frames *5 *6

Playback

SingleYes (with or without shooting information RGB histogram & highlight/shadow warning)
6/12-frame Index ViewYes
Enlarged Display ModeL: 15.1x, M: 10.7x, S: 7.6x, Panorama (Standard): 19x, Panorama (Wide): 29x
Image OrientationOn/Off selectable
SlideshowYes

Interface

PC InterfaceMulti/Micro USB Terminal, Hi-speed USB (USB2.0): Mass-storage, MTP
Compatible OS (USB Connection)Windows Vista*7  SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Mac OS X (v10.6-v10.9)

Audio

MicrophoneBuilt-in stereo microphone
SpeakerBuilt-in, monaural, Volume settings in 8 steps between 0 and 7

Flash

TypeBuilt-in flash
Guide No.4 (in meters at ISO 100)
Flash Coverage16mm (focal-length printed on the lens body)
ControlPre-flash TTL
Flash Compensation+/- 2.0EV (1/3EV steps)
Flash ModesFlash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction (on/off selectable), Hi-speed sync.*4
Red-eye ReductionOn/Off selectable
Recycling TimeApprox. 4 sec.

Print

Compatible StandardsExif Prin, Print Image Matching III, DPOF setting

Power

BatteryOne rechargeable battery pack NP-FW50
Battery PerformanceStill Image: (Approx. 470 images(Viewfinder), Approx. 480 images(LCD screen)(CIPA standard))*8
Movies(actual recording): (Approx. 90 minutes(Viewfinder), Approx 90 minutes(LCD screen) (CIPA standard) )*9 *10, Movies(continuous recording): (Approx. 160 minutes(Viewfinder), Approx 160 minutes(LCD screen)(CIPA standard))*9 *11
External PowerAC Adaptor AC-PW20 (sold separately)

Size

Dimensions (W x H x D)Approx. 128 x 90.9 x 84.5 mm
Weight (Body Only)Approx. 353 g
Weight (With Battery & Memory Stick PRO Duo)Approx. 411 g
Features and specifications are subject to change without notice.
*1 When using phase-detection AF, limited lenses will be compatible initially. Expansion is planned by body firmware update.
*2 Only with lens sold separately
*3 With compatible Sony external flash
*4 With compatible external flash
*5 Varies according to shooting conditions or memory card used
*6 Continuous drive (Hi) in Drive mode
*7 Starter Edition is not supported.
*8 The LCD screen is turned on, shot once every 30 seconds, operate zoom alternately between W and T ends, flash strobe once every two times, turn power off and on once every ten times.
*9 Continuous movie recording is possible for approximately 29 minutes (limited by product specifications).
*10 Indication recording time, which is defined by repeating the cycle: Power on, start recording, zoom , stand-by and power off.
*11 The total movie recording time. When the limit of the continuous movie recording time (29 minutes) is reached, let the camera continue movie recording by pressing the MOVIE button again. No other operation such as zoom are performed.

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