Canon SX410 IS vs Sony A7 II

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Canon SX410 IS and Sony A7 II, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX410 IS (20MP) and the A7 II (24MP) is fairly similar but the SX410 IS (1/2.3") and A7 II (Full frame) come with totally different sensor size.

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The SX410 IS was revealed 3 months later than the A7 II so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX410 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony A7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SX410 IS grades against the A7 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX410 IS & Sony Alpha A7 II. The full galleries are available at Canon SX410 IS Gallery & Sony A7 II Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX410 IS has exterior measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Sony A7 II has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SX410 IS vs the A7 II.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX410 IS and A7 II is 80 and 69 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX410 IS and A7 II.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX410 IS using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A7 II will deliver greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively.