Sony a3500 vs Sony RX100 VI

The following is a extended analysis of the Sony a3500 vs Sony RX100 VI, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are built by Sony. The resolution of the a3500 (20MP) and the RX100 VI (20MP) is fairly comparable but the a3500 (APS-C) and RX100 VI (1") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The a3500 was revealed 5 years before the RX100 VI which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the a3500 scores vs the RX100 VI in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha a3500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The full galleries are provided at Sony a3500 Gallery & Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Sony a3500 has got external measurements of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VI has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the a3500 against the RX100 VI.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the a3500 and RX100 VI is 69 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The pic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the a3500 and RX100 VI.

All in all, both cameras posses the exact same megapixels but not the same sensor dimensions. The a3500 provides the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF simpler. The more aged a3500 will be behind in sensor technology.