Canon SX400 IS vs Sony RX1R

Below, we are comparing the Canon SX400 IS and Sony RX1R, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the SX400 IS (16MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the SX400 IS (1/2.3") and RX1R (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX400 IS was announced 14 months after the RX1R making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX400 IS grades against the RX1R in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX400 IS Gallery and Sony RX1R Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX400 IS features outer dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1R has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX400 IS and Sony RX1R in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the SX400 IS vs the RX1R.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX400 IS and RX1R is 81 and 79 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The picture underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX400 IS and RX1R.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX400 IS with its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Sony RX1R will offer you greater detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The newer SX400 IS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.