Sony a3500 vs Sony W310

In this article, we are evaluating the Sony a3500 versus Sony W310, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are produced by Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the a3500 (20MP) and W310 (12MP) and the a3500 (APS-C) and W310 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The a3500 was manufactured 4 years later than the W310 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the a3500 grades vs the W310 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha a3500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The entire galleries are available at Sony a3500 Gallery and Sony W310 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony a3500 provides external measurements of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Sony W310 has dimensions of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Check out the Sony a3500 versus Sony W310 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the a3500 compared to the W310.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the a3500 and W310 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The photograph below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the a3500 and W310.

All in all, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The a3500 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony a3500 will show extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The younger a3500 provides an edge in sensor technology.