Canon SX740 HS vs Sony A3000

Following is a extended analysis of the Canon SX740 HS vs Sony A3000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX740 HS (21MP) and the A3000 (20MP) is pretty similar but the SX740 HS (1/2.3") and A3000 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX740 HS was brought out 4 years after the A3000 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX740 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SX740 HS matches up versus the A3000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS and Sony Alpha A3000. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX740 HS Gallery and Sony A3000 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX740 HS provides external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Sony A3000 has proportions 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 have chosen during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SX740 HS versus the A3000.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX740 HS and A3000 is 88 and 69 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The pic here may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX740 HS and A3000.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX740 HS featuring a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Canon SX740 HS will deliver greater detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher SX740 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.