Canon SX420 IS vs Sony a3500

Here is a extended analysis of the Canon SX420 IS versus Sony a3500, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX420 IS (20MP) and the a3500 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the SX420 IS (1/2.3") and a3500 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX420 IS was announced 22 months later than the a3500 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX420 IS scores versus the a3500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX420 IS and Sony Alpha a3500. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX420 IS Gallery and Sony a3500 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX420 IS provides external measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Sony a3500 has measurements of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX420 IS versus Sony a3500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SX420 IS compared to the a3500.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX420 IS and a3500 is 80 and 69 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX420 IS and a3500.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The SX420 IS provides the smaller sensor which should make achieving bokeh more difficult. The more recent SX420 IS will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.