Canon SX120 IS vs Sony A7R

Here is a extensive overview of the Canon SX120 IS versus Sony A7R, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Canon and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and A7R (36MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and A7R (Full frame) come with different sensor size.

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The SX120 IS was released 5 years before the A7R and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX120 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX120 IS scores against the A7R with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS and Sony Alpha A7R. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX120 IS Gallery and Sony A7R Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX120 IS features external measurements of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) and the Sony A7R has sizing of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX120 IS versus Sony A7R in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX120 IS vs the A7R.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX120 IS and A7R is 87 and 78 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX120 IS and A7R.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX120 IS due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony A7R will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 26MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The older SX120 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.