Canon SX260 HS vs Sony a3500

Following is a complete assessment of the Canon SX260 HS versus Sony a3500, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and a3500 (20MP) and the SX260 HS (1/2.3") and a3500 (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

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The SX260 HS was launched 21 months prior to the a3500 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX260 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SX260 HS grades versus the a3500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS & Sony Alpha a3500. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX260 HS Gallery & Sony a3500 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX260 HS features physical dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony a3500 has measurements of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX260 HS versus Sony a3500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX260 HS against the a3500.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX260 HS and a3500 is 91 and 69 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX260 HS and a3500.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX260 HS due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony a3500 will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged SX260 HS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.