Canon SX520 HS vs Sony A7 II

Here, we are looking at the Canon SX520 HS vs Sony A7 II, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX520 HS (16MP) and A7 II (24MP) and the SX520 HS (1/2.3") and A7 II (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX520 HS was introduced 3 months prior to the A7 II so they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX520 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony A7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX520 HS matches up vs the A7 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS & Sony Alpha A7 II. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX520 HS Gallery & Sony A7 II Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX520 HS provides exterior dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 II has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX520 HS vs Sony A7 II in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SX520 HS against the A7 II.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX520 HS and A7 II is 69 and 69 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The picture below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX520 HS and A7 II.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX520 HS with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A7 II will provide extra detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively.