Sony A450 vs Sony a3500

Here is a in depth comparison of the Sony A450 versus Sony a3500, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are built by Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the A450 (14MP) and a3500 (20MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The A450 was announced 5 years prior to the a3500 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the A450 scores against the a3500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 & Sony Alpha a3500. The whole galleries are available at Sony A450 Gallery & Sony a3500 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Sony A450 provides exterior measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs) whilst the Sony a3500 has specifications of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the A450 vs the a3500.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A450 and a3500 is 65 and 69 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The photograph below might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A450 and a3500.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony a3500 to give greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older A450 is going to be behind in sensor technology.