Sony a3500 vs Sony A65

On this page, we will be looking at the Sony a3500 and Sony A65, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both sold by Sony. The image resolution of the a3500 (20MP) and the A65 (24MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The a3500 was revealed 2 years later than the A65 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the a3500 scores against the A65 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha a3500 and Sony SLT-A65. The full galleries are available at Sony a3500 Gallery and Sony A65 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Sony a3500 enjoys outer dimensions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Sony A65 has specifications of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

Compare the Sony a3500 and Sony A65 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the a3500 against the A65.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the a3500 and A65 is 69 and 64 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing technical specs. The visual here should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the a3500 and A65.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony A65 to provide you with more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern a3500 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.