Sony a3500 vs Sony RX100 IV

Below is a thorough review of the Sony a3500 versus Sony RX100 IV, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The resolution of the a3500 (20MP) and the RX100 IV (20MP) is pretty comparable but the a3500 (APS-C) and RX100 IV (1") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The a3500 was manufactured 14 months before the RX100 IV which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the a3500 matches up versus the RX100 IV when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha a3500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony a3500 Gallery and Sony RX100 IV Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Sony a3500 has got outer measurements of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 IV has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Look at the Sony a3500 versus Sony RX100 IV in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the a3500 vs the RX100 IV.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the a3500 and RX100 IV is 69 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the a3500 and RX100 IV.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The a3500 contains the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field easier. The older a3500 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.