Canon SX240 HS vs Sony a5000

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon SX240 HS and Sony a5000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and a5000 (20MP) and the SX240 HS (1/2.3") and a5000 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX240 HS was introduced 23 months earlier than the a5000 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX240 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SX240 HS scores vs the a5000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS and Sony Alpha a5000. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX240 HS Gallery and Sony a5000 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX240 HS offers external dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony a5000 has sizing of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX240 HS and Sony a5000 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SX240 HS against the a5000.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX240 HS and a5000 is 91 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over specs. The image here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX240 HS and a5000.

All in all, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX240 HS using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Sony a5000 will offer you greater detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged SX240 HS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.