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Canon SX150 IS vs Sony A7R IV

Portability
86
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Sony Alpha A7R IV front
Portability
62
Imaging
81
Features
93
Overall
85

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony A7R IV Key Specs

Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Announced May 2012
  • Older Model is Canon SX130 IS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX160 IS
Sony A7R IV
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 665g - 129 x 96 x 78mm
  • Introduced July 2019
  • Older Model is Sony A7R III
  • Replacement is Sony A7R V
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Canon SX150 IS vs Sony A7R IV Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon SX150 IS vs Sony A7R IV, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX150 IS (14MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the SX150 IS (1/2.3") and A7R IV (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX150 IS was manufactured 8 years before the A7R IV and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX150 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX150 IS scores versus the A7R IV in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Sony A7R IV

 SX150 IS A7R IV 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Canon SX150 IS

 A7R IV SX150 IS 
IntroducedJuly 2019May 2012Fresher by 87 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1440k230kSharper screen (+1210k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Sony A7R IV

 SX150 IS A7R IV 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony A7R IV Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX150 IS offers outer dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Sony A7R IV has specifications of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX150 IS vs Sony A7R IV in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SX150 IS compared to the A7R IV.

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony A7R IV size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX150 IS and A7R IV is 86 and 62 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony A7R IV top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony A7R IV Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX150 IS and A7R IV.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX150 IS featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony A7R IV will render extra detail due to its extra 47 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older SX150 IS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony A7R IV sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony A7R IV Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Sony A7R IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography features
Sony A7R IV Portrait photography features
42
you can focus manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
88
focusing manually
high MP (61 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX150 IS
Street photography with Sony A7R IV
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (306g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
79
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
has touch focus
environment sealing
good ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Sports photography factors
Sony A7R IV Sports photography factors
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (130 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
90
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (61MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery power (670 CIPA)
has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Travel photography highlights
Sony A7R IV Travel photography highlights
64
lighter than competition in class (306g)
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long reach (336mm)
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (130 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
74
good battery power (670 per charge)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
has touch focus
high MP (61MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography factors
Sony A7R IV Landscape photography factors
46
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery (130 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
88
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (61 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
good ISO range (32,000)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
good battery power (670 per charge)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Vlogging details
Sony A7R IV Vlogging details
31
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (306g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
37
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Canon SX150 IS vs Sony A7R IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Sony A7R IV
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISSony Alpha A7R IV
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Sony Alpha A7R IV
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2012-05-14 2019-07-16
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 61 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 9504 x 6336
Max native ISO 1600 32000
Max boosted ISO - 102800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 1 567
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2500s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync.
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 306 grams (0.67 lbs) 665 grams (1.47 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 99
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 3344
Other
Battery life 130 images 670 images
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots Single Dual
Retail price $249 $3,498