Canon SX40 HS vs Sony A3000

In this write-up, we are looking at the Canon SX40 HS and Sony A3000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the SX40 HS (12MP) and A3000 (20MP) and the SX40 HS (1/2.3") and A3000 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The SX40 HS was manufactured 23 months prior to the A3000 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the SX40 HS matches up against the A3000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS and Sony Alpha A3000. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX40 HS Gallery and Sony A3000 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX40 HS has exterior dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Sony A3000 has sizing of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Check the Canon SX40 HS and Sony A3000 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX40 HS versus the A3000.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX40 HS and A3000 is 64 and 69 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX40 HS and A3000.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX40 HS because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Sony A3000 will deliver more detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The older SX40 HS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.