Canon SX610 HS vs Sony a3500

Let's examine more closely at the Canon SX610 HS and Sony a3500, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX610 HS (20MP) and the a3500 (20MP) is relatively similar but the SX610 HS (1/2.3") and a3500 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX610 HS was released 10 months later than the a3500 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX610 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the SX610 HS matches up against the a3500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS and Sony Alpha a3500. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX610 HS Gallery and Sony a3500 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX610 HS comes with outer dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Sony a3500 has proportions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX610 HS and Sony a3500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SX610 HS against the a3500.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX610 HS and a3500 is 93 and 69 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The photograph below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX610 HS and a3500.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The SX610 HS provides the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher. The newer SX610 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.