Sony a3500 vs Sony TX7

Here, we are looking at the Sony a3500 vs Sony TX7, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and both are built by Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the a3500 (20MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the a3500 (APS-C) and TX7 (1/2.4") posses totally different sensor size.

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The a3500 was manufactured 4 years later than the TX7 and that is quite a sizable 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 TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the a3500 grades vs the TX7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha a3500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony a3500 Gallery and Sony TX7 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony a3500 provides outside dimensions 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 TX7 has specifications of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony a3500 vs Sony TX7 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the a3500 against the TX7.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the a3500 and TX7 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The photograph here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the a3500 and TX7.

To sum up, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The a3500 because of its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony a3500 will deliver extra detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more modern a3500 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.