Canon SL3 vs Sony a3500

Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon SL3 vs Sony a3500, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SL3 (24MP) and the a3500 (20MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The SL3 was introduced 5 years later than the a3500 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SL3 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SL3 scores against the a3500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS Rebel SL3 and Sony Alpha a3500. The whole galleries are available at Canon SL3 Gallery and Sony a3500 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SL3 has got external measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 449 grams (0.99 lbs) whilst the Sony a3500 has measurements of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SL3 and the a3500.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL3 and a3500 is 71 and 69 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SL3 and a3500.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SL3 to provide extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent SL3 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.