Canon SX600 HS vs Sony a3500

On this page, we are looking at the Canon SX600 HS versus Sony a3500, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the a3500 (20MP) is very well matched but the SX600 HS (1/2.3") and a3500 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The SX600 HS was released 2 months earlier than the a3500 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX600 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX600 HS grades versus the a3500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS & Sony Alpha a3500. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX600 HS Gallery & Sony a3500 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX600 HS has outside measurements of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sony a3500 has specifications of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SX600 HS vs the a3500.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX600 HS and a3500 is 93 and 69 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX600 HS and a3500.

Clearly, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX600 HS due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Sony a3500 will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively.