Canon SX30 IS vs Sony a5100

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon SX30 IS versus Sony a5100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the SX30 IS (14MP) and a5100 (24MP) and the SX30 IS (1/2.3") and a5100 (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The SX30 IS was brought out 4 years earlier than the a5100 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SX30 IS grades vs the a5100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS and Sony Alpha a5100. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX30 IS Gallery and Sony a5100 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX30 IS features outer dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") along with a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Sony a5100 has proportions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX30 IS versus Sony a5100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SX30 IS versus the a5100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX30 IS and a5100 is 64 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The pic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX30 IS and a5100.

All in all, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX30 IS because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony a5100 will provide you with greater detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX30 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.