Canon SX120 IS vs Sony A7R II

Let's take a closer look at the Canon SX120 IS versus Sony A7R II, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and A7R II (42MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and A7R II (Full frame) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX120 IS was released 6 years earlier than the A7R II which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX120 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SX120 IS scores against the A7R II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS and Sony Alpha A7R II. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX120 IS Gallery and Sony A7R II Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX120 IS provides outside 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 A7R II has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SX120 IS vs the A7R II.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX120 IS and A7R II is 87 and 68 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The image below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX120 IS and A7R II.

To sum up, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX120 IS because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Sony A7R II will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 32 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX120 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.