Canon SX520 HS vs Sony A7

The following is a extended assessment of the Canon SX520 HS versus Sony A7, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the SX520 HS (16MP) and A7 (24MP) and the SX520 HS (1/2.3") and A7 (Full frame) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX520 HS was launched 7 months after the A7 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX520 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX520 HS matches up versus the A7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS and Sony Alpha A7. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX520 HS Gallery and Sony A7 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX520 HS provides outer measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Sony A7 has specifications of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX520 HS versus Sony A7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SX520 HS against the A7.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX520 HS and A7 is 69 and 78 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The pic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX520 HS and A7.

To sum up, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX520 HS because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony A7 will give greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger SX520 HS will have an edge in sensor innovation.