Canon SX1 IS vs Sony a3500

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Canon SX1 IS versus Sony a3500, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and a3500 (20MP) and the SX1 IS (1/2.3") and a3500 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX1 IS was released 6 years earlier than the a3500 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX1 IS grades versus the a3500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS & Sony Alpha a3500. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX1 IS Gallery & Sony a3500 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX1 IS enjoys outer measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") and a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) whilst the Sony a3500 has specifications of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX1 IS versus Sony a3500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX1 IS versus the a3500.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX1 IS and a3500 is 64 and 69 respectively.

Normally, its hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The picture here should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX1 IS and a3500.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX1 IS featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony a3500 will render extra detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged SX1 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.