Canon SX230 HS vs Sony A7 II

In this article, we will be analyzing the Canon SX230 HS vs Sony A7 II, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX230 HS (12MP) and A7 II (24MP) and the SX230 HS (1/2.3") and A7 II (Full frame) enjoy different sensor size.

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The SX230 HS was manufactured 4 years before the A7 II and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX230 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony A7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX230 HS matches up against the A7 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS and Sony Alpha A7 II. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX230 HS Gallery and Sony A7 II Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX230 HS enjoys exterior measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony A7 II has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX230 HS vs Sony A7 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SX230 HS and the A7 II.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX230 HS and A7 II is 91 and 69 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX230 HS and A7 II.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX230 HS due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony A7 II will render greater detail due to its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older SX230 HS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.