Canon SX500 IS vs Sony a5000

Following is a detailed comparison of the Canon SX500 IS versus Sony a5000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the a5000 (20MP) is relatively close but the SX500 IS (1/2.3") and a5000 (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

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The SX500 IS was introduced 16 months earlier than the a5000 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX500 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX500 IS grades vs the a5000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS and Sony Alpha a5000. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX500 IS Gallery and Sony a5000 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX500 IS features external dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Sony a5000 has proportions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX500 IS versus Sony a5000 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX500 IS vs the a5000.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX500 IS and a5000 is 80 and 89 respectively.

Usually, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through specs. The image underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX500 IS and a5000.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX500 IS having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony a5000 will render more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged SX500 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.