Nikon D3500 vs Sony A65

Here is a complete review of the Nikon D3500 and Sony A65, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the D3500 (24MP) and the A65 (24MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The D3500 was manufactured 6 years later than the A65 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the D3500 scores vs the A65 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D3500 & Sony SLT-A65. The entire galleries are available at Nikon D3500 Gallery & Sony A65 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon D3500 comes with outside dimensions of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 365 grams (0.80 lbs) while the Sony A65 has proportions of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

Compare the Nikon D3500 and Sony A65 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the D3500 against the A65.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the D3500 and A65 is 72 and 64 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The visual here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the D3500 and A65.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures however you really should factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger D3500 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.