Canon SX240 HS vs Sony A7R

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Canon SX240 HS and Sony A7R, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and A7R (36MP) and the SX240 HS (1/2.3") and A7R (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX240 HS was launched 24 months before the A7R making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX240 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX240 HS scores vs the A7R with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS and Sony Alpha A7R. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX240 HS Gallery and Sony A7R Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX240 HS offers exterior dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R has dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX240 HS and Sony A7R in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SX240 HS and the A7R.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX240 HS and A7R is 91 and 78 respectively.

Often, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX240 HS and A7R.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX240 HS due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A7R will show extra detail utilizing its extra 24 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged SX240 HS will be behind in sensor innovation.