Canon SX700 HS vs Sony a3500

Below, we are reviewing the Canon SX700 HS vs Sony a3500, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the a3500 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the SX700 HS (1/2.3") and a3500 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The SX700 HS was introduced within a month of the a3500 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX700 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SX700 HS scores vs the a3500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS and Sony Alpha a3500. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX700 HS Gallery and Sony a3500 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX700 HS has 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) whilst the Sony a3500 has sizing of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX700 HS vs Sony a3500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SX700 HS vs the a3500.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX700 HS and a3500 is 89 and 69 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking a spec sheet. The visual below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX700 HS and a3500.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX700 HS having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony a3500 will give greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively.