Sony a3500 vs Sony HX400V

Here is a extensive review of the Sony a3500 versus Sony HX400V, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Sony. The image resolution of the a3500 (20MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is fairly similar but the a3500 (APS-C) and HX400V (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The a3500 was unveiled 2 months later than the HX400V which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the a3500 scores versus the HX400V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha a3500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The full galleries are available at Sony a3500 Gallery and Sony HX400V Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Sony a3500 offers exterior dimensions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Sony HX400V has sizing of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Contrast the Sony a3500 versus Sony HX400V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the a3500 versus the HX400V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the a3500 and HX400V is 69 and 62 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The graphic below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the a3500 and HX400V.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same megapixels but different sensor sizing. The a3500 uses the larger sensor which will make achieving bokeh simpler.