Sony a3500 vs Sony RX10 II

Below is a extended comparison of the Sony a3500 and Sony RX10 II, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Sony. The image resolution of the a3500 (20MP) and the RX10 II (20MP) is fairly close but the a3500 (APS-C) and RX10 II (1") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The a3500 was unveiled 14 months prior to the RX10 II making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the a3500 scores vs the RX10 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha a3500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. The full galleries are available at Sony a3500 Gallery and Sony RX10 II Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony a3500 has exterior dimensions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Sony RX10 II has measurements of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") and a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Contrast the Sony a3500 and Sony RX10 II in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the a3500 and the RX10 II.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the a3500 and RX10 II is 69 and 58 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching specs. The photograph below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the a3500 and RX10 II.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The a3500 has the larger sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult. The older a3500 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.