Sony A100 vs Sony a3500

In this article, we are comparing the Sony A100 versus Sony a3500, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are manufactured by Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the A100 (10MP) and a3500 (20MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The A100 was introduced 8 years earlier than the a3500 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the A100 scores versus the a3500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 & Sony Alpha a3500. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony A100 Gallery & Sony a3500 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Sony A100 offers physical dimensions of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs) while the Sony a3500 has sizing of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the A100 compared to the a3500.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A100 and a3500 is 64 and 69 respectively.

Often, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing specifications. The visual underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A100 and a3500.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony a3500 to render extra detail using its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The older A100 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.