Canon SX240 HS vs Sony A7 II

Here is a in depth comparison of the Canon SX240 HS and Sony A7 II, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Canon and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and A7 II (24MP) and the SX240 HS (1/2.3") and A7 II (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX240 HS was manufactured 3 years before the A7 II and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX240 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony A7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX240 HS matches up vs the A7 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS & Sony Alpha A7 II. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX240 HS Gallery & Sony A7 II Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX240 HS features outer measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 II has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX240 HS and Sony A7 II in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the SX240 HS against the A7 II.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX240 HS and A7 II is 91 and 69 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX240 HS and A7 II.

All in all, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX240 HS due to its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Sony A7 II will provide extra detail due to its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older SX240 HS will be behind in sensor tech.