Canon R8 vs Sony a3500

Below is a complete analysis of the Canon R8 versus Sony a3500, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the R8 (24MP) and the a3500 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the R8 (Full frame) and a3500 (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.

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The R8 was brought out 9 years later than the a3500 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the R8 matches up versus the a3500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS R8 and Sony Alpha a3500. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon R8 Gallery and Sony a3500 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon R8 features physical dimensions of 133mm x 86mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.4" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 461 grams (1.02 lbs) and the Sony a3500 has sizing of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the R8 against the a3500.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the R8 and a3500 is 71 and 69 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The visual underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the R8 and a3500.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The R8 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon R8 will resolve extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The newer R8 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.