Canon R5 vs Sony a3500

On this page, we are matching up the Canon R5 and Sony a3500, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the R5 (45MP) and a3500 (20MP) and the R5 (Full frame) and a3500 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The R5 was brought out 6 years after the a3500 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the R5 scores vs the a3500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS R5 and Sony Alpha a3500. The entire galleries are provided at Canon R5 Gallery and Sony a3500 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon R5 has got physical measurements of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 738 grams (1.63 lbs) whilst the Sony a3500 has proportions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Check out the Canon R5 and Sony a3500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the R5 versus the a3500.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the R5 and a3500 is 59 and 69 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The pic below might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the R5 and a3500.

To sum up, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The R5 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Canon R5 will give more detail having its extra 25MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more recent R5 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.