Sony A7 vs Sony a3500

Here, we are analyzing the Sony A7 vs Sony a3500, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A7 (24MP) and the a3500 (20MP) is very similar but the A7 (Full frame) and a3500 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.

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The A7 was announced within a month of the a3500 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the A7 scores against the a3500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha A7 and Sony Alpha a3500. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony A7 Gallery and Sony a3500 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony A7 comes with outer measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs) whilst the Sony a3500 has proportions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Contrast the Sony A7 vs Sony a3500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the A7 and the a3500.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A7 and a3500 is 78 and 69 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing specs. The photograph here will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A7 and a3500.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The A7 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony A7 will offer greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively.