Sony a3500 vs Sony RX10 IV

Following is a extended analysis of the Sony a3500 versus Sony RX10 IV, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Sony. The resolution of the a3500 (20MP) and the RX10 IV (20MP) is very similar but the a3500 (APS-C) and RX10 IV (1") have totally different sensor size.

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The a3500 was brought out 4 years before the RX10 IV which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the a3500 grades versus the RX10 IV with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha a3500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony a3500 Gallery and Sony RX10 IV Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony a3500 comes with physical measurements of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Sony RX10 IV has measurements of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") along with a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony a3500 versus Sony RX10 IV in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the a3500 vs the RX10 IV.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the a3500 and RX10 IV is 69 and 52 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The image here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the a3500 and RX10 IV.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical megapixels but not the same sensor sizes. The a3500 comes with the larger sensor which should make getting bokeh easier. The more aged a3500 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.