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Sony QX1 vs Sony a3500

Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
48
Overall
57
Sony Alpha QX1 front
 
Sony Alpha a3500 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59

Sony QX1 vs Sony a3500 Key Specs

Sony QX1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
  • Introduced September 2014
Sony a3500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
  • Revealed March 2014
  • Superseded the Sony A3000
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Sony QX1 vs Sony a3500 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Sony QX1 and Sony a3500, former being a Lens-style while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both created by Sony. The resolution of the QX1 (20MP) and the a3500 (20MP) is fairly comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The QX1 was launched 6 months later than the a3500 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the QX1 matches up against the a3500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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