Sony NEX-3 vs Sony a3500

Let's examine more in depth at the Sony NEX-3 vs Sony a3500, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and they are both offered by Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the NEX-3 (14MP) and a3500 (20MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The NEX-3 was introduced 4 years before the a3500 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the NEX-3 grades against the a3500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha NEX-3 and Sony Alpha a3500. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-3 Gallery and Sony a3500 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Sony NEX-3 offers exterior measurements of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs) and 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).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the NEX-3 compared to the a3500.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the NEX-3 and a3500 is 89 and 69 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-3 and a3500.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony a3500 to render more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older NEX-3 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.