Canon SX730 HS vs Sony a3500

Below, we will be comparing the Canon SX730 HS vs Sony a3500, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and the a3500 (20MP) is relatively similar but the SX730 HS (1/2.3") and a3500 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.

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The SX730 HS was introduced 3 years after the a3500 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX730 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SX730 HS grades versus the a3500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS and Sony Alpha a3500. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX730 HS Gallery and Sony a3500 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX730 HS enjoys outside measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Sony a3500 has measurements 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 Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SX730 HS versus the a3500.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX730 HS and a3500 is 88 and 69 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The pic here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX730 HS and a3500.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX730 HS with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Canon SX730 HS will offer you more detail using its extra 0.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SX730 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.