Canon SX700 HS vs Sony a5000

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Canon SX700 HS vs Sony a5000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the a5000 (20MP) is very similar but the SX700 HS (1/2.3") and a5000 (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

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The SX700 HS was launched 2 months later than the a5000 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX700 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX700 HS matches up vs the a5000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS and Sony Alpha a5000. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX700 HS Gallery and Sony a5000 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX700 HS enjoys outside dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Sony a5000 has sizing of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX700 HS vs Sony a5000 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 utilizing at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX700 HS vs the a5000.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX700 HS and a5000 is 89 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX700 HS and a5000.

As you can see, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX700 HS due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony a5000 will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively.