Canon SX410 IS vs Sony NEX-3

Here is a thorough overview of the Canon SX410 IS and Sony NEX-3, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and NEX-3 (14MP) and the SX410 IS (1/2.3") and NEX-3 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The SX410 IS was unveiled 4 years later than the NEX-3 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX410 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX410 IS matches up versus the NEX-3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX410 IS & Sony Alpha NEX-3. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX410 IS Gallery & Sony NEX-3 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX410 IS comes with outside dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Sony NEX-3 has dimensions of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX410 IS vs the NEX-3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX410 IS and NEX-3 is 80 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The graphic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX410 IS and NEX-3.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX410 IS having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Canon SX410 IS will give greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images much more aggressively. The younger SX410 IS is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.