Canon SX740 HS vs Sony a3500

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Canon SX740 HS versus Sony a3500, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX740 HS (21MP) and the a3500 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the SX740 HS (1/2.3") and a3500 (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The SX740 HS was introduced 4 years after the a3500 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX740 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX740 HS grades vs the a3500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS & Sony Alpha a3500. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX740 HS Gallery & Sony a3500 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX740 HS features physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst 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).

Examine the Canon SX740 HS versus Sony a3500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SX740 HS and the a3500.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX740 HS and a3500 is 88 and 69 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through technical specs. The pic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX740 HS and a3500.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX740 HS with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Canon SX740 HS will give you more detail using its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer SX740 HS provides an advantage in sensor tech.