Canon SX510 HS vs Sony A7 II

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX510 HS versus Sony A7 II, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Canon and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the SX510 HS (12MP) and A7 II (24MP) and the SX510 HS (1/2.3") and A7 II (Full frame) boast different sensor size.

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The SX510 HS was introduced 15 months before the A7 II which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX510 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony A7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX510 HS grades against the A7 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS & Sony Alpha A7 II. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX510 HS Gallery & Sony A7 II Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX510 HS has outside measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 II has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX510 HS versus Sony A7 II in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SX510 HS and the A7 II.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX510 HS and A7 II is 80 and 69 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX510 HS and A7 II.

All in all, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SX510 HS having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A7 II will result in extra detail using its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The older SX510 HS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.