Nikon D3500 vs Sony A6300

The following is a in depth overview of the Nikon D3500 versus Sony A6300, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the D3500 (24MP) and the A6300 (24MP) is fairly close and they come with the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The D3500 was revealed 2 years after the A6300 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Nikon D3500 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony A6300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the D3500 matches up versus the A6300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D3500 and Sony Alpha a6300. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon D3500 Gallery and Sony A6300 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D3500 features exterior dimensions of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 365 grams (0.80 lbs) whilst the Sony A6300 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs).

Look at the Nikon D3500 versus Sony A6300 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the D3500 versus the A6300.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D3500 and A6300 is 72 and 83 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The image underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the D3500 and A6300.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of images although you would want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern D3500 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.