Canon SX60 HS vs Sony a3500

On this page, we are comparing the Canon SX60 HS versus Sony a3500, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX60 HS (16MP) and the a3500 (20MP) is very well matched but the SX60 HS (1/2.3") and a3500 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The SX60 HS was announced 6 months later than the a3500 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX60 HS grades vs the a3500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS and Sony Alpha a3500. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX60 HS Gallery and Sony a3500 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX60 HS features external dimensions of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) while the Sony a3500 has specifications of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX60 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 change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX60 HS versus the a3500.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX60 HS and a3500 is 61 and 69 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by checking specs. The photograph here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX60 HS and a3500.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX60 HS having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony a3500 will give you more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively.