Canon SX20 IS vs Sony A7

The following is a in depth overview of the Canon SX20 IS and Sony A7, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the SX20 IS (12MP) and A7 (24MP) and the SX20 IS (1/2.3") and A7 (Full frame) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX20 IS was launched 4 years earlier than the A7 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the SX20 IS scores versus the A7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS and Sony Alpha A7. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX20 IS Gallery and Sony A7 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX20 IS has outside measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Sony A7 has measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the SX20 IS versus the A7.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX20 IS and A7 is 65 and 78 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The image below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX20 IS and A7.

To sum up, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX20 IS featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Sony A7 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged SX20 IS is going to be behind in sensor technology.