Canon SX610 HS vs Sony A3000

Here is a detailed assessment of the Canon SX610 HS versus Sony A3000, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX610 HS (20MP) and the A3000 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the SX610 HS (1/2.3") and A3000 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The SX610 HS was unveiled 17 months later than the A3000 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX610 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX610 HS grades against the A3000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS & Sony Alpha A3000. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX610 HS Gallery & Sony A3000 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX610 HS offers outer dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Sony A3000 has sizing of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX610 HS compared to the A3000.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX610 HS and A3000 is 93 and 69 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The graphic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX610 HS and A3000.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit different sensor sizing. The SX610 HS contains the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF more challenging. The more recent SX610 HS provides an edge in sensor tech.