Canon SX200 IS vs Sony a3500

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon SX200 IS versus Sony a3500, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and a3500 (20MP) and the SX200 IS (1/2.3") and a3500 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX200 IS was unveiled 5 years earlier than the a3500 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX200 IS grades vs the a3500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS and Sony Alpha a3500. The full galleries are available at Canon SX200 IS Gallery and Sony a3500 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX200 IS provides outer dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony a3500 has sizing of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX200 IS versus Sony a3500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SX200 IS versus the a3500.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX200 IS and a3500 is 90 and 69 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX200 IS and a3500.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX200 IS using its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony a3500 will show more detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX200 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.