Canon SX540 HS vs Sony A7R

Below, we are comparing the Canon SX540 HS and Sony A7R, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and A7R (36MP) and the SX540 HS (1/2.3") and A7R (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX540 HS was brought out 24 months after the A7R making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SX540 HS scores versus the A7R when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS & Sony Alpha A7R. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX540 HS Gallery & Sony A7R Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX540 HS has got exterior dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R has proportions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX540 HS and Sony A7R in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SX540 HS and the A7R.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX540 HS and A7R is 69 and 78 respectively.

Typically, its tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The image below should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX540 HS and A7R.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX540 HS due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A7R will result in greater detail having its extra 16 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer SX540 HS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.