Canon SX130 IS vs Sony A7R

Following is a detailed overview of the Canon SX130 IS and Sony A7R, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Canon and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and A7R (36MP) and the SX130 IS (1/2.3") and A7R (Full frame) boast different sensor size.

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The SX130 IS was unveiled 4 years earlier than the A7R which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX130 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX130 IS grades vs the A7R when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS and Sony Alpha A7R. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX130 IS Gallery and Sony A7R Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX130 IS has outer measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R has dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX130 IS and Sony A7R in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SX130 IS against the A7R.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX130 IS and A7R is 85 and 78 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The image below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX130 IS and A7R.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX130 IS having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony A7R will provide you with greater detail having an extra 24 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged SX130 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.