Nikon Z5 vs Sony a3500

Below, we will be comparing the Nikon Z5 vs Sony a3500, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the Z5 (24MP) and the a3500 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the Z5 (Full frame) and a3500 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizing.

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The Z5 was introduced 6 years later than the a3500 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Z5 matches up against the a3500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z5 and Sony Alpha a3500. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon Z5 Gallery and Sony a3500 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z5 enjoys external dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Sony a3500 has proportions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Z5 compared to the a3500.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z5 and a3500 is 62 and 69 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The visual here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Z5 and a3500.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z5 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon Z5 will provide extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern Z5 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.