Canon SX240 HS vs Sony A7R IV

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon SX240 HS versus Sony A7R IV, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the SX240 HS (1/2.3") and A7R IV (Full frame) boast different sensor sizing.

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The SX240 HS was released 8 years earlier than the A7R IV and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX240 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SX240 HS grades versus the A7R IV in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX240 HS provides external dimensions 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 A7R IV has specifications of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

Check the Canon SX240 HS versus Sony A7R IV in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SX240 HS against the A7R IV.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX240 HS and A7R IV is 91 and 62 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX240 HS and A7R IV.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX240 HS featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A7R IV will render extra detail as a result of its extra 49 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The older SX240 HS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.