Sony a3500 vs Sony WX30

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Sony a3500 and Sony WX30, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the a3500 (20MP) and WX30 (16MP) and the a3500 (APS-C) and WX30 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The a3500 was launched 2 years later than the WX30 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the a3500 grades versus the WX30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha a3500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The complete galleries are available at Sony a3500 Gallery & Sony WX30 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Sony a3500 offers exterior 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 WX30 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the a3500 compared to the WX30.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the a3500 and WX30 is 69 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the a3500 and WX30.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The a3500 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sony a3500 will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The younger a3500 will have an advantage in sensor tech.