Canon SX200 IS vs Sony a5000

Lets look closer at the Canon SX200 IS vs Sony a5000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and a5000 (20MP) and the SX200 IS (1/2.3") and a5000 (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.

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The SX200 IS was manufactured 5 years earlier than the a5000 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SX200 IS grades versus the a5000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS and Sony Alpha a5000. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX200 IS Gallery and Sony a5000 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX200 IS enjoys exterior dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony a5000 has dimensions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX200 IS vs Sony a5000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SX200 IS versus the a5000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX200 IS and a5000 is 90 and 89 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX200 IS and a5000.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX200 IS featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony a5000 will result in greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged SX200 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.