Sony a3500 vs Sony RX100 VA

On this page, we will be looking at the Sony a3500 versus Sony RX100 VA, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Sony. The resolution of the a3500 (20MP) and the RX100 VA (20MP) is relatively similar but the a3500 (APS-C) and RX100 VA (1") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The a3500 was announced 5 years before the RX100 VA which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the a3500 grades versus the RX100 VA when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha a3500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The whole galleries are provided at Sony a3500 Gallery & Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and volume. The Sony a3500 offers outside 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 RX100 VA has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the a3500 vs the RX100 VA.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the a3500 and RX100 VA is 69 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor sizes only by going over a spec sheet. The picture here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the a3500 and RX100 VA.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The a3500 provides the bigger sensor which will make achieving bokeh easier. The more aged a3500 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.