Sony a3500 vs Sony TX20

Here, we will be reviewing the Sony a3500 versus Sony TX20, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are sold by Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the a3500 (20MP) and TX20 (16MP) and the a3500 (APS-C) and TX20 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The a3500 was launched 2 years after the TX20 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the a3500 grades vs the TX20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha a3500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony a3500 Gallery and Sony TX20 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony a3500 has physical measurements of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Sony TX20 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Look at the Sony a3500 versus Sony TX20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the a3500 and the TX20.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the a3500 and TX20 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The image below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the a3500 and TX20.

As you have seen, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The a3500 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Sony a3500 will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern a3500 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.