Sony a3500 vs Sony H200

Below, we will be looking at the Sony a3500 versus Sony H200, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Sony. The resolution of the a3500 (20MP) and the H200 (20MP) is relatively similar but the a3500 (APS-C) and H200 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The a3500 was announced 15 months after the H200 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the a3500 matches up versus the H200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha a3500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony a3500 Gallery and Sony H200 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony a3500 features outside dimensions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Sony H200 has sizing of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

Check out the Sony a3500 versus Sony H200 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the a3500 and the H200.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the a3500 and H200 is 69 and 67 respectively.

Normally, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The image below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the a3500 and H200.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit different sensor sizes. The a3500 includes the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF easier. The more recent a3500 provides an edge in sensor innovation.