Canon A3000 IS vs Sony HX90V

The following is a thorough overview of the Canon A3000 IS versus Sony HX90V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the A3000 IS (10MP) and HX90V (18MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3000 IS was brought out 6 years earlier than the HX90V which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the A3000 IS matches up against the HX90V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A3000 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The entire galleries are available at Canon A3000 IS Gallery & Sony HX90V Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A3000 IS enjoys physical dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Sony HX90V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the A3000 IS against the HX90V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3000 IS and HX90V is 94 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3000 IS and HX90V.

Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony HX90V to provide extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged A3000 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.