Canon SX700 HS vs Sony A3000

Here is a in depth review of the Canon SX700 HS and Sony A3000, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the A3000 (20MP) is fairly similar but the SX700 HS (1/2.3") and A3000 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The SX700 HS was brought out 6 months later than the A3000 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX700 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SX700 HS grades vs the A3000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS & Sony Alpha A3000. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX700 HS Gallery & Sony A3000 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX700 HS enjoys exterior dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Sony A3000 has proportions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX700 HS compared to the A3000.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX700 HS and A3000 is 89 and 69 respectively.

Often, its hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX700 HS and A3000.

As you can see, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX700 HS because of its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Sony A3000 will deliver extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively.