Canon SX520 HS vs Sony A7R IV

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SX520 HS versus Sony A7R IV, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Canon and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the SX520 HS (16MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the SX520 HS (1/2.3") and A7R IV (Full frame) possess different sensor size.

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The SX520 HS was brought out 6 years prior to the A7R IV which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX520 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the SX520 HS grades vs the A7R IV when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS & Sony Alpha A7R IV. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX520 HS Gallery & Sony A7R IV Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX520 HS enjoys outer measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Sony A7R IV has measurements of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

Check the Canon SX520 HS versus Sony A7R IV in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX520 HS compared to the A7R IV.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX520 HS and A7R IV is 69 and 62 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The pic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX520 HS and A7R IV.

Plainly, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX520 HS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sony A7R IV will give you extra detail having its extra 45 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged SX520 HS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.