Canon SX160 IS vs Sony a3500

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon SX160 IS vs Sony a3500, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the a3500 (20MP) is very comparable but the SX160 IS (1/2.3") and a3500 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX160 IS was released 9 months before the a3500 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX160 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SX160 IS scores versus the a3500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS and Sony Alpha a3500. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX160 IS Gallery and Sony a3500 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX160 IS has got physical measurements of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") and a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Sony a3500 has dimensions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX160 IS compared to the a3500.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX160 IS and a3500 is 86 and 69 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out specs. The pic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX160 IS and a3500.

All in all, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX160 IS due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony a3500 will show extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged SX160 IS will be behind in sensor technology.