Canon SX70 HS vs Sony A3000

Its time to look closer at the Canon SX70 HS versus Sony A3000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX70 HS (20MP) and the A3000 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the SX70 HS (1/2.3") and A3000 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX70 HS was manufactured 5 years after the A3000 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SX70 HS scores against the A3000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS and Sony Alpha A3000. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX70 HS Gallery and Sony A3000 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX70 HS provides outside measurements of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") with a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) whilst 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).

Analyze the Canon SX70 HS versus Sony A3000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the SX70 HS versus the A3000.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX70 HS and A3000 is 63 and 69 respectively.

Typically, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The picture here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX70 HS and A3000.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The SX70 HS contains the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher. The more modern SX70 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.