Canon 70D vs Sony a3500

Here, we are evaluating the Canon 70D and Sony a3500, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The resolution of the 70D (20MP) and the a3500 (20MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 70D was launched 4 months prior to the a3500 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon 70D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the 70D scores versus the a3500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 70D and Sony Alpha a3500. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon 70D Gallery and Sony a3500 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon 70D provides physical measurements of 139mm x 104mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) whilst the Sony a3500 has sizing of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Contrast the Canon 70D and Sony a3500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the 70D against the a3500.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 70D and a3500 is 59 and 69 respectively.

Generally, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The image underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 70D and a3500.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you should expect similar quality of photos though you may want to consider the production date of the products into consideration.