Canon SX30 IS vs Sony A7R

Here, we are contrasting the Canon SX30 IS and Sony A7R, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the SX30 IS (14MP) and A7R (36MP) and the SX30 IS (1/2.3") and A7R (Full frame) posses different sensor sizing.

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The SX30 IS was launched 4 years prior to the A7R and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX30 IS scores against the A7R in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS and Sony Alpha A7R. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX30 IS Gallery and Sony A7R Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX30 IS enjoys physical measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") with a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R has specifications of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX30 IS and Sony A7R in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SX30 IS versus the A7R.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX30 IS and A7R is 64 and 78 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX30 IS and A7R.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX30 IS featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A7R will show extra detail utilizing its extra 22 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older SX30 IS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.