Sony a3500 vs Sony RX100 II

Following is a thorough overview of the Sony a3500 vs Sony RX100 II, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Sony. The resolution of the a3500 (20MP) and the RX100 II (20MP) is relatively well matched but the a3500 (APS-C) and RX100 II (1") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The a3500 was revealed 9 months after the RX100 II so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the a3500 grades vs the RX100 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha a3500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The full galleries are viewable at Sony a3500 Gallery and Sony RX100 II Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony a3500 enjoys physical dimensions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 II has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

See the Sony a3500 vs Sony RX100 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the a3500 versus the RX100 II.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the a3500 and RX100 II is 69 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the a3500 and RX100 II.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The a3500 has got the bigger sensor which should make getting shallower DOF easier. The more modern a3500 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.