Canon SX710 HS vs Sony a3500

Here, we will be matching up the Canon SX710 HS vs Sony a3500, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX710 HS (20MP) and the a3500 (20MP) is pretty similar but the SX710 HS (1/2.3") and a3500 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX710 HS was introduced 10 months after the a3500 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX710 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX710 HS matches up vs the a3500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS & Sony Alpha a3500. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX710 HS Gallery & Sony a3500 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Canon SX710 HS has got outside measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Sony a3500 has specifications of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX710 HS compared to the a3500.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX710 HS and a3500 is 89 and 69 respectively.

Often, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The image underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX710 HS and a3500.

To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The SX710 HS includes the tinier sensor which should make getting shallower DOF trickier. The more modern SX710 HS will have an advantage in sensor innovation.