Canon SX30 IS vs Sony A7 II

Let's take a closer look at the Canon SX30 IS vs Sony A7 II, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the SX30 IS (14MP) and A7 II (24MP) and the SX30 IS (1/2.3") and A7 II (Full frame) use different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The SX30 IS was released 5 years prior to the A7 II and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the SX30 IS matches up against the A7 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS and Sony Alpha A7 II. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX30 IS Gallery and Sony A7 II Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX30 IS features physical dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") having a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 II has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX30 IS vs Sony A7 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the SX30 IS compared to the A7 II.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX30 IS and A7 II is 64 and 69 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The photograph here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX30 IS and A7 II.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX30 IS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony A7 II will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older SX30 IS is going to be behind in sensor tech.