Canon SX280 HS vs Sony A7

Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon SX280 HS versus Sony A7, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and A7 (24MP) and the SX280 HS (1/2.3") and A7 (Full frame) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX280 HS was manufactured 10 months earlier than the A7 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX280 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX280 HS scores versus the A7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and Sony Alpha A7. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX280 HS Gallery and Sony A7 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX280 HS has outer measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 has sizing 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 SX280 HS versus Sony A7 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SX280 HS vs the A7.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX280 HS and A7 is 91 and 78 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The image below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX280 HS and A7.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX280 HS because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony A7 will give you more detail due to its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX280 HS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.