Canon SX520 HS vs Sony A7R

Below, we will be contrasting the Canon SX520 HS versus Sony A7R, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the SX520 HS (16MP) and A7R (36MP) and the SX520 HS (1/2.3") and A7R (Full frame) feature totally different sensor size.

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The SX520 HS was unveiled 6 months after the A7R and they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX520 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX520 HS matches up versus the A7R in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS & Sony Alpha A7R. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX520 HS Gallery & Sony A7R Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Canon SX520 HS comes with outside dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Sony A7R has specifications of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SX520 HS compared to the A7R.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX520 HS and A7R is 69 and 78 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX520 HS and A7R.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX520 HS with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony A7R will deliver greater detail having an extra 20MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively.