Sony NEX-5 vs Sony a3500

Here is a complete review of the Sony NEX-5 vs Sony a3500, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and both are sold by Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the NEX-5 (14MP) and a3500 (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The NEX-5 was brought out 4 years earlier than the a3500 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the NEX-5 grades versus the a3500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha NEX-5 & Sony Alpha a3500. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-5 Gallery & Sony a3500 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony NEX-5 has outside measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) whilst the Sony a3500 has dimensions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the NEX-5 vs the a3500.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NEX-5 and a3500 is 89 and 69 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-5 and a3500.

As you can see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony a3500 to result in extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older NEX-5 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.