Canon SX400 IS vs Sony a5100

Lets look much closer at the Canon SX400 IS and Sony a5100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX400 IS (16MP) and a5100 (24MP) and the SX400 IS (1/2.3") and a5100 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizing.

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The SX400 IS was announced within a month of the a5100 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SX400 IS matches up vs the a5100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS and Sony Alpha a5100. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX400 IS Gallery and Sony a5100 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX400 IS has got outer dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Sony a5100 has measurements of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX400 IS and Sony a5100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SX400 IS compared to the a5100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX400 IS and a5100 is 81 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The visual underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX400 IS and a5100.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX400 IS using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony a5100 will provide greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively.