Canon SX720 HS vs Sony a3500

Here is a complete review of the Canon SX720 HS vs Sony a3500, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and the a3500 (20MP) is very well matched but the SX720 HS (1/2.3") and a3500 (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.

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The SX720 HS was introduced 24 months later than the a3500 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX720 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SX720 HS matches up vs the a3500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS & Sony Alpha a3500. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX720 HS Gallery & Sony a3500 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX720 HS has external dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Sony a3500 has proportions 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SX720 HS against the a3500.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX720 HS and a3500 is 89 and 69 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by checking specs. The visual below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX720 HS and a3500.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX720 HS having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Canon SX720 HS will give more detail using its extra 0.3MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SX720 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.