Canon SX260 HS vs Sony A7 II

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX260 HS versus Sony A7 II, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and A7 II (24MP) and the SX260 HS (1/2.3") and A7 II (Full frame) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX260 HS was manufactured 3 years earlier than the A7 II and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX260 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony A7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SX260 HS matches up vs the A7 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and Sony Alpha A7 II. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Sony A7 II Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX260 HS provides exterior measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony A7 II has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX260 HS versus Sony A7 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX260 HS compared to the A7 II.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX260 HS and A7 II is 91 and 69 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX260 HS and A7 II.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX260 HS due to its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Sony A7 II will provide more detail due to its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older SX260 HS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.