Canon SX10 IS vs Sony A7R

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon SX10 IS versus Sony A7R, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and A7R (36MP) and the SX10 IS (1/2.3") and A7R (Full frame) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The SX10 IS was brought out 6 years prior to the A7R which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SX10 IS matches up against the A7R with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS and Sony Alpha A7R. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX10 IS Gallery and Sony A7R Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX10 IS provides exterior measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Sony A7R has measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX10 IS versus Sony A7R in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SX10 IS versus the A7R.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX10 IS and A7R is 65 and 78 respectively.

Often, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The pic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX10 IS and A7R.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX10 IS due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony A7R will render more detail having its extra 26 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged SX10 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.