Canon SX160 IS vs Sony A7R II

Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon SX160 IS versus Sony A7R II, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Canon and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX160 IS (16MP) and A7R II (42MP) and the SX160 IS (1/2.3") and A7R II (Full frame) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX160 IS was launched 23 months earlier than the A7R II which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX160 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX160 IS scores versus the A7R II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS and Sony Alpha A7R II. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX160 IS Gallery and Sony A7R II Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX160 IS enjoys outer measurements of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") along with a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Sony A7R II has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Check the Canon SX160 IS versus Sony A7R II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the SX160 IS against the A7R II.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX160 IS and A7R II is 86 and 68 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading a spec sheet. The visual below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX160 IS and A7R II.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX160 IS due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A7R II will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 26MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older SX160 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.