Canon SX420 IS vs Sony A3000

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon SX420 IS and Sony A3000, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX420 IS (20MP) and the A3000 (20MP) is pretty close but the SX420 IS (1/2.3") and A3000 (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

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The SX420 IS was manufactured 2 years later than the A3000 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the SX420 IS matches up against the A3000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX420 IS & Sony Alpha A3000. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX420 IS Gallery & Sony A3000 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX420 IS offers external measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Sony A3000 has proportions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX420 IS compared to the A3000.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX420 IS and A3000 is 80 and 69 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX420 IS and A3000.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor measurements. The SX420 IS provides the smaller sensor which will make achieving bokeh tougher. The fresher SX420 IS provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.