Sony a3500 vs Sony W730

Below is a complete review of the Sony a3500 and Sony W730, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the a3500 (20MP) and W730 (16MP) and the a3500 (APS-C) and W730 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The a3500 was announced 15 months later than the W730 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W730 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the a3500 grades vs the W730 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha a3500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony a3500 Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Sony a3500 comes with outside measurements of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Sony W730 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the a3500 against the W730.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the a3500 and W730 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the a3500 and W730.

All in all, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The a3500 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony a3500 will show extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively. The fresher a3500 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.