Sony A350 vs Sony a3500

On this page, we will be reviewing the Sony A350 and Sony a3500, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are sold by Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the A350 (14MP) and a3500 (20MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The A350 was revealed 6 years prior to the a3500 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the A350 grades against the a3500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 & Sony Alpha a3500. The full galleries are provided at Sony A350 Gallery & Sony a3500 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Sony A350 offers exterior measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 674 grams (1.49 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the A350 and the a3500.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A350 and a3500 is 62 and 69 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The picture here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A350 and a3500.

To sum up, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony a3500 to offer more detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged A350 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.