Canon SX200 IS vs Sony A7R

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon SX200 IS vs Sony A7R, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and A7R (36MP) and the SX200 IS (1/2.3") and A7R (Full frame) posses different sensor sizes.

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The SX200 IS was released 5 years prior to the A7R which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SX200 IS scores vs the A7R in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS and Sony Alpha A7R. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX200 IS Gallery and Sony A7R Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX200 IS comes with outer dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony A7R has proportions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

See the Canon SX200 IS vs Sony A7R in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX200 IS compared to the A7R.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX200 IS and A7R is 90 and 78 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching specs. The picture here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX200 IS and A7R.

All in all, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX200 IS featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony A7R will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 24MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX200 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.