Sony a3500 vs Sony A77

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Sony a3500 and Sony A77, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR and they are both sold by Sony. The resolution of the a3500 (20MP) and the A77 (24MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The a3500 was revealed 2 years later than the A77 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A77 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the a3500 grades against the A77 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha a3500 and Sony SLT-A77. The full galleries are available at Sony a3500 Gallery and Sony A77 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Sony a3500 comes with physical dimensions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Sony A77 has specifications of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the a3500 vs the A77.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the a3500 and A77 is 69 and 59 respectively.

Often, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the a3500 and A77.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony A77 to resolve more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent a3500 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.