Canon SX260 HS vs Sony A7

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Canon SX260 HS vs Sony A7, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and A7 (24MP) and the SX260 HS (1/2.3") and A7 (Full frame) possess different sensor sizing.

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The SX260 HS was introduced 19 months before the A7 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX260 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the SX260 HS scores against the A7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS & Sony Alpha A7. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX260 HS Gallery & Sony A7 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX260 HS comes with outside measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony A7 has measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX260 HS vs Sony A7 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SX260 HS compared to the A7.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX260 HS and A7 is 91 and 78 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX260 HS and A7.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX260 HS having a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Sony A7 will resolve more detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged SX260 HS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.