Canon SX260 HS vs Sony A3000

Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon SX260 HS and Sony A3000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and A3000 (20MP) and the SX260 HS (1/2.3") and A3000 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX260 HS was revealed 14 months prior to the A3000 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX260 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX260 HS matches up vs the A3000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and Sony Alpha A3000. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Sony A3000 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX260 HS provides physical dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony A3000 has dimensions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX260 HS and Sony A3000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SX260 HS and the A3000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX260 HS and A3000 is 91 and 69 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX260 HS and A3000.

As you can see, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX260 HS using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A3000 will offer you more detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX260 HS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.