Nikon D3500 vs Sony NEX-5T

Here, we are comparing the Nikon D3500 vs Sony NEX-5T, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the D3500 (24MP) and NEX-5T (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The D3500 was unveiled 5 years after the NEX-5T which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D3500 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the D3500 grades vs the NEX-5T in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D3500 & Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon D3500 Gallery & Sony NEX-5T Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon D3500 provides exterior measurements of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 365 grams (0.80 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5T has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the D3500 compared to the NEX-5T.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D3500 and NEX-5T is 72 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The image here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the D3500 and NEX-5T.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon D3500 to show more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer D3500 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.