Canon SX210 IS vs Sony RX1R

Below, we will be looking at the Canon SX210 IS versus Sony RX1R, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the SX210 IS (14MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the SX210 IS (1/2.3") and RX1R (Full frame) use different sensor dimensions.

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The SX210 IS was announced 4 years before the RX1R which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX210 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the SX210 IS matches up vs the RX1R with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX210 IS Gallery and Sony RX1R Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX210 IS enjoys external 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 RX1R has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX210 IS versus Sony RX1R in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX210 IS against the RX1R.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX210 IS and RX1R is 90 and 79 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The picture below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX210 IS and RX1R.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX210 IS using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony RX1R will provide more detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged SX210 IS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.