Sony a3500 vs Sony HX20V

Here is a extensive analysis of the Sony a3500 vs Sony HX20V, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the a3500 (20MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is pretty well matched but the a3500 (APS-C) and HX20V (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The a3500 was introduced 21 months later than the HX20V which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the a3500 matches up versus the HX20V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha a3500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony a3500 Gallery and Sony HX20V Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony a3500 has got 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) and the Sony HX20V has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the a3500 compared to the HX20V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the a3500 and HX20V is 69 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the a3500 and HX20V.

Clearly, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The a3500 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony a3500 will give you more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer a3500 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.