Canon SX400 IS vs Sony A7c

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon SX400 IS and Sony A7c, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX400 IS (16MP) and A7c (24MP) and the SX400 IS (1/2.3") and A7c (Full frame) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX400 IS was launched 7 years before the A7c which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX400 IS scores vs the A7c with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS and Sony Alpha A7c. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX400 IS Gallery and Sony A7c Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX400 IS comes with outside dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Sony A7c has dimensions of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX400 IS and Sony A7c 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 utilizing at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the SX400 IS and the A7c.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX400 IS and A7c is 81 and 78 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The picture here may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX400 IS and A7c.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX400 IS due to its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Sony A7c will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX400 IS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.