Sony a3500 vs Sony A37

Lets look a bit more closely at the Sony a3500 vs Sony A37, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are sold by Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the a3500 (20MP) and A37 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The a3500 was introduced 23 months after the A37 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the a3500 grades against the A37 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha a3500 & Sony SLT-A37. The whole galleries are provided at Sony a3500 Gallery & Sony A37 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Sony a3500 provides external 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) and the Sony A37 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the a3500 versus the A37.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the a3500 and A37 is 69 and 67 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The picture underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the a3500 and A37.

Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony a3500 to give you extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher a3500 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.