Sony A3000 vs Sony a3500

The following is a thorough assessment of the Sony A3000 vs Sony a3500, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and both of them are designed by Sony. The image resolution of the A3000 (20MP) and the a3500 (20MP) is very comparable and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The A3000 was unveiled 6 months prior to the a3500 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the A3000 grades versus the a3500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha A3000 and Sony Alpha a3500. The full galleries are provided at Sony A3000 Gallery and Sony a3500 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Sony A3000 enjoys physical dimensions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Sony a3500 has specifications of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the A3000 and the a3500.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A3000 and a3500 is 69 and 69 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A3000 and a3500.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP so you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you need to take the production date of the cameras into account.