Canon SX210 IS vs Sony A7

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Canon SX210 IS versus Sony A7, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Canon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the SX210 IS (14MP) and A7 (24MP) and the SX210 IS (1/2.3") and A7 (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX210 IS was brought out 4 years before the A7 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX210 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX210 IS scores vs the A7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS & Sony Alpha A7. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX210 IS Gallery & Sony A7 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX210 IS offers exterior measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony A7 has dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX210 IS versus the A7.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX210 IS and A7 is 90 and 78 respectively.

Generally, its hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX210 IS and A7.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX210 IS featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Sony A7 will deliver more detail having its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged SX210 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.