Canon SX240 HS vs Sony A7

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon SX240 HS versus Sony A7, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and A7 (24MP) and the SX240 HS (1/2.3") and A7 (Full frame) feature different sensor sizes.

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The SX240 HS was revealed 23 months prior to the A7 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX240 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX240 HS scores against the A7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS & Sony Alpha A7. The full galleries are available at Canon SX240 HS Gallery & Sony A7 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX240 HS enjoys exterior measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony A7 has sizing of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX240 HS versus Sony A7 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX240 HS vs the A7.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX240 HS and A7 is 91 and 78 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through specs. The photograph below may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX240 HS and A7.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SX240 HS having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Sony A7 will provide more detail because of its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older SX240 HS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.