Canon SX170 IS vs Sony a5000

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon SX170 IS vs Sony a5000, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX170 IS (16MP) and the a5000 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the SX170 IS (1/2.3") and a5000 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The SX170 IS was announced 4 months earlier than the a5000 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX170 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SX170 IS scores versus the a5000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX170 IS & Sony Alpha a5000. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX170 IS Gallery & Sony a5000 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX170 IS comes with physical dimensions of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony a5000 has proportions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX170 IS vs Sony a5000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SX170 IS vs the a5000.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX170 IS and a5000 is 88 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX170 IS and a5000.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX170 IS with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony a5000 will provide greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.