Sony A380 vs Sony a3500

Below, we will be evaluating the Sony A380 versus 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 considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the A380 (14MP) and a3500 (20MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The A380 was introduced 5 years before the a3500 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the A380 grades against the a3500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 & Sony Alpha a3500. The whole galleries are available at Sony A380 Gallery & Sony a3500 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Sony A380 enjoys external dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs) whilst the Sony a3500 has specifications of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Analyze the Sony A380 versus Sony a3500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the A380 versus the a3500.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A380 and a3500 is 68 and 69 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The pic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A380 and a3500.

All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony a3500 to deliver more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged A380 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.