Canon SX410 IS vs Sony A7R

The following is a comprehensive review of the Canon SX410 IS and Sony A7R, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and A7R (36MP) and the SX410 IS (1/2.3") and A7R (Full frame) come with different sensor measurements.

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The SX410 IS was revealed 12 months after the A7R which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX410 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX410 IS matches up vs the A7R when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX410 IS and Sony Alpha A7R. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX410 IS Gallery and Sony A7R Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX410 IS features outside measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Sony A7R has specifications of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX410 IS and Sony A7R in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX410 IS versus the A7R.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX410 IS and A7R is 80 and 78 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The picture here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX410 IS and A7R.

All in all, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX410 IS with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Sony A7R will produce more detail because of its extra 16 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern SX410 IS provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.