Canon SX400 IS vs Sony A7R IV

Below, we will be matching up the Canon SX400 IS versus Sony A7R IV, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX400 IS (16MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the SX400 IS (1/2.3") and A7R IV (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX400 IS was revealed 6 years before the A7R IV and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SX400 IS matches up against the A7R IV with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS & Sony Alpha A7R IV. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX400 IS Gallery & Sony A7R IV Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX400 IS offers outer measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Sony A7R IV has dimensions of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX400 IS versus Sony A7R IV in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SX400 IS vs the A7R IV.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX400 IS and A7R IV is 81 and 62 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The visual here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX400 IS and A7R IV.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX400 IS using its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A7R IV will offer more detail because of its extra 45MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older SX400 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.