Canon SX240 HS vs Sony A3000

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon SX240 HS versus Sony A3000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and A3000 (20MP) and the SX240 HS (1/2.3") and A3000 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX240 HS was revealed 18 months earlier than the A3000 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX240 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the SX240 HS matches up against the A3000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS & Sony Alpha A3000. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX240 HS Gallery & Sony A3000 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX240 HS provides exterior dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony A3000 has dimensions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX240 HS versus Sony A3000 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX240 HS vs the A3000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX240 HS and A3000 is 91 and 69 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The picture underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX240 HS and A3000.

All in all, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX240 HS using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony A3000 will offer you extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged SX240 HS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.