Canon SX270 HS vs Sony A3000

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Canon SX270 HS vs Sony A3000, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX270 HS (12MP) and A3000 (20MP) and the SX270 HS (1/2.3") and A3000 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The SX270 HS was revealed 5 months before the A3000 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX270 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the SX270 HS matches up against the A3000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS & Sony Alpha A3000. The full galleries are available at Canon SX270 HS Gallery & Sony A3000 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX270 HS features outer measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony A3000 has proportions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX270 HS vs Sony A3000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the SX270 HS compared to the A3000.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX270 HS and A3000 is 91 and 69 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The graphic below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX270 HS and A3000.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SX270 HS having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony A3000 will give more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively.