Sony a3500 vs Sony RX100 VII

Below, we will be reviewing the Sony a3500 and Sony RX100 VII, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the a3500 (20MP) and the RX100 VII (20MP) is relatively well matched but the a3500 (APS-C) and RX100 VII (1") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The a3500 was manufactured 6 years prior to the RX100 VII which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the a3500 scores against the RX100 VII in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha a3500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The entire galleries are available at Sony a3500 Gallery and Sony RX100 VII Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony a3500 enjoys exterior dimensions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VII has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony a3500 and Sony RX100 VII in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the a3500 compared to the RX100 VII.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the a3500 and RX100 VII is 69 and 88 respectively.

Often, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The image underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the a3500 and RX100 VII.

All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit not the same sensor sizes. The a3500 includes the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult. The more aged a3500 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.