Sony NEX-7 vs Sony a3500

Let's look closer at the Sony NEX-7 and Sony a3500, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the NEX-7 (24MP) and the a3500 (20MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The NEX-7 was unveiled 3 years before the a3500 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the NEX-7 grades vs the a3500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha NEX-7 & Sony Alpha a3500. The full galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-7 Gallery & Sony a3500 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Sony NEX-7 enjoys exterior measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Sony a3500 has sizing of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the NEX-7 and the a3500.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-7 and a3500 is 84 and 69 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-7 and a3500.

As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony NEX-7 to offer you greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older NEX-7 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.