Canon SX120 IS vs Sony A7 II

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Canon SX120 IS versus Sony A7 II, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and A7 II (24MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and A7 II (Full frame) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The SX120 IS was brought out 6 years earlier than the A7 II which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX120 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony A7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SX120 IS matches up against the A7 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS and Sony Alpha A7 II. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX120 IS Gallery and Sony A7 II Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX120 IS has got physical measurements of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) and the Sony A7 II has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Check the Canon SX120 IS versus Sony A7 II in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX120 IS compared to the A7 II.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX120 IS and A7 II is 87 and 69 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The picture below may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX120 IS and A7 II.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX120 IS because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Sony A7 II will resolve greater detail having its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged SX120 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.