Sony a3500 vs Sony RX1R II

Here, we will be comparing the Sony a3500 and Sony RX1R II, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both are produced by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the a3500 (20MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the a3500 (APS-C) and RX1R II (Full frame) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The a3500 was introduced 19 months prior to the RX1R II which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the a3500 grades versus the RX1R II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha a3500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony a3500 Gallery and Sony RX1R II Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Sony a3500 provides external 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 RX1R II has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the a3500 versus the RX1R II.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the a3500 and RX1R II is 69 and 78 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The picture here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the a3500 and RX1R II.

All in all, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The a3500 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony RX1R II will give more detail using its extra 22MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged a3500 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.