Canon R6 vs Sony a3500

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Canon R6 vs Sony a3500, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Sony. The resolution of the R6 (20MP) and the a3500 (20MP) is very similar but the R6 (Full frame) and a3500 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The R6 was manufactured 6 years after the a3500 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the R6 scores versus the a3500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS R6 & Sony Alpha a3500. The entire galleries are provided at Canon R6 Gallery & Sony a3500 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon R6 features outside measurements of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Sony a3500 has measurements of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the R6 versus the a3500.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R6 and a3500 is 61 and 69 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The image underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the R6 and a3500.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The R6 has the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult. The newer R6 will have an edge in sensor technology.