Nikon D3500 vs Sony A58

Let's examine more closely at the Nikon D3500 vs Sony A58, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the D3500 (24MP) and the A58 (20MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The D3500 was released 4 years after the A58 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the D3500 scores versus the A58 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D3500 & Sony SLT-A58. The complete galleries are available at Nikon D3500 Gallery & Sony A58 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon D3500 features physical measurements of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 365 grams (0.80 lbs) whilst the Sony A58 has proportions of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the D3500 against the A58.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the D3500 and A58 is 72 and 68 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through specs. The image below may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the D3500 and A58.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon D3500 to give more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer D3500 will have an edge in sensor innovation.