Canon SX150 IS vs Sony A6000

Here, we are reviewing the Canon SX150 IS and Sony A6000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX150 IS (14MP) and A6000 (24MP) and the SX150 IS (1/2.3") and A6000 (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

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The SX150 IS was unveiled 23 months before the A6000 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX150 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SX150 IS grades against the A6000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS and Sony Alpha a6000. The full galleries are available at Canon SX150 IS Gallery and Sony A6000 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX150 IS has got physical measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") along with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sony A6000 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX150 IS and Sony A6000 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX150 IS versus the A6000.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX150 IS and A6000 is 86 and 85 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The picture underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX150 IS and A6000.

To sum up, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX150 IS with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony A6000 will offer extra detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged SX150 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.