Canon SX400 IS vs Sony A3000

Here, we will be comparing the Canon SX400 IS and Sony A3000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the A3000 (20MP) is relatively close but the SX400 IS (1/2.3") and A3000 (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The SX400 IS was manufactured 12 months later than the A3000 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX400 IS scores vs the A3000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS and Sony Alpha A3000. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX400 IS Gallery and Sony A3000 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX400 IS provides physical measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Sony A3000 has specifications of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX400 IS and Sony A3000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX400 IS versus the A3000.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX400 IS and A3000 is 81 and 69 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The visual below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX400 IS and A3000.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX400 IS featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony A3000 will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SX400 IS should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.