Canon SX410 IS vs Sony a3500

Below, we are reviewing the Canon SX410 IS vs Sony a3500, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX410 IS (20MP) and the a3500 (20MP) is very close but the SX410 IS (1/2.3") and a3500 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The SX410 IS was announced 11 months after the a3500 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX410 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX410 IS grades against the a3500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX410 IS and Sony Alpha a3500. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX410 IS Gallery and Sony a3500 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX410 IS features outside dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") along with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Sony a3500 has specifications of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SX410 IS vs the a3500.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX410 IS and a3500 is 80 and 69 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The picture below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX410 IS and a3500.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but different sensor dimensions. The SX410 IS offers the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field more difficult. The younger SX410 IS should have an edge in sensor innovation.