Canon SX210 IS vs Sony A6000

Following is a complete comparison of the Canon SX210 IS vs Sony A6000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Canon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the SX210 IS (14MP) and A6000 (24MP) and the SX210 IS (1/2.3") and A6000 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The SX210 IS was released 4 years earlier than the A6000 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX210 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SX210 IS grades against the A6000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS & Sony Alpha a6000. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX210 IS Gallery & Sony A6000 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX210 IS has outer dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony A6000 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") with a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SX210 IS against the A6000.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX210 IS and A6000 is 90 and 85 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX210 IS and A6000.

Plainly, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX210 IS due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony A6000 will offer more detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged SX210 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.