Canon SX1 IS vs Sony A6100

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Canon SX1 IS and Sony A6100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and A6100 (24MP) and the SX1 IS (1/2.3") and A6100 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX1 IS was manufactured 11 years before the A6100 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the SX1 IS scores versus the A6100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS and Sony Alpha a6100. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX1 IS Gallery and Sony A6100 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX1 IS features exterior measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") having a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) whilst the Sony A6100 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SX1 IS against the A6100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX1 IS and A6100 is 64 and 81 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by checking a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX1 IS and A6100.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX1 IS featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A6100 will give more detail due to its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older SX1 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.