Canon SX50 HS vs Sony A7R

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon SX50 HS vs Sony A7R, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the SX50 HS (12MP) and A7R (36MP) and the SX50 HS (1/2.3") and A7R (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX50 HS was manufactured 13 months before the A7R which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX50 HS scores against the A7R in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS and Sony Alpha A7R. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX50 HS Gallery and Sony A7R Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX50 HS has got external measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") along with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Sony A7R has sizing of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SX50 HS versus the A7R.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX50 HS and A7R is 65 and 78 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through technical specs. The image here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX50 HS and A7R.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX50 HS featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Sony A7R will show more detail due to its extra 24MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX50 HS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.