Canon SX520 HS vs Sony a3500

On this page, we are analyzing the Canon SX520 HS versus Sony a3500, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the a3500 (20MP) is very well matched but the SX520 HS (1/2.3") and a3500 (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The SX520 HS was unveiled 5 months later than the a3500 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX520 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX520 HS matches up versus the a3500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS and Sony Alpha a3500. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX520 HS Gallery and Sony a3500 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX520 HS enjoys outer measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 441 grams (0.97 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).

Examine the Canon SX520 HS versus Sony a3500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SX520 HS vs the a3500.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX520 HS and a3500 is 69 and 69 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through specifications. The visual below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX520 HS and a3500.

To sum up, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX520 HS using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony a3500 will give you greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively.