Sony a3500 vs Sony A6600

In this article, we will be looking at the Sony a3500 and Sony A6600, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are created by Sony. The resolution of the a3500 (20MP) and the A6600 (24MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The a3500 was released 6 years earlier than the A6600 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6600 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the a3500 matches up against the A6600 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha a3500 and Sony Alpha a6600. The complete galleries are provided at Sony a3500 Gallery and Sony A6600 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony a3500 has got exterior measurements of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Sony A6600 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony a3500 and Sony A6600 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the a3500 vs the A6600.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the a3500 and A6600 is 69 and 77 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out specifications. The graphic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the a3500 and A6600.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony A6600 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older a3500 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.