Sigma SD1 vs Sony a3500

Lets look closer at the Sigma SD1 versus Sony a3500, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Sigma and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the SD1 (15MP) and a3500 (20MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The SD1 was unveiled 4 years prior to the a3500 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the SD1 grades against the a3500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma SD1 and Sony Alpha a3500. The full galleries are viewable at Sigma SD1 Gallery and Sony a3500 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Sigma SD1 has got outer measurements of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony a3500 has specifications of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Contrast the Sigma SD1 versus Sony a3500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SD1 compared to the a3500.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SD1 and a3500 is 77 and 69 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through specs. The graphic here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD1 and a3500.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony a3500 to produce greater detail having an extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The older SD1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.