Canon SX40 HS vs Sony A7R II

Let's look much closer at the Canon SX40 HS and Sony A7R II, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the SX40 HS (12MP) and A7R II (42MP) and the SX40 HS (1/2.3") and A7R II (Full frame) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX40 HS was brought out 4 years prior to the A7R II and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A7R II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX40 HS grades versus the A7R II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS and Sony Alpha A7R II. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX40 HS Gallery and Sony A7R II Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX40 HS provides outer measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R II has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX40 HS and Sony A7R II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SX40 HS and the A7R II.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX40 HS and A7R II is 64 and 68 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX40 HS and A7R II.

Clearly, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX40 HS due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony A7R II will result in more detail having its extra 30 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older SX40 HS will be behind in sensor innovation.