Sony A7c vs Sony a3500

In this article, we will be evaluating the Sony A7c vs Sony a3500, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are produced by Sony. The image resolution of the A7c (24MP) and the a3500 (20MP) is relatively close but the A7c (Full frame) and a3500 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The A7c was brought out 6 years after the a3500 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the A7c matches up vs the a3500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha A7c and Sony Alpha a3500. The entire galleries are provided at Sony A7c Gallery and Sony a3500 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Sony A7c features exterior measurements of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs) while the Sony a3500 has sizing of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the A7c compared to the a3500.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A7c and a3500 is 78 and 69 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The image below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A7c and a3500.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A7c featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony A7c will provide you with extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger A7c provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.