Canon SX540 HS vs Sony A7R II

In this article, we are looking at the Canon SX540 HS versus Sony A7R II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and A7R II (42MP) and the SX540 HS (1/2.3") and A7R II (Full frame) enjoy different sensor size.

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The SX540 HS was announced 7 months after the A7R II which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A7R II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the SX540 HS matches up vs the A7R II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX540 HS provides external measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Sony A7R II has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SX540 HS and the A7R II.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX540 HS and A7R II is 69 and 68 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX540 HS and A7R II.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX540 HS having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony A7R II will show more detail with its extra 22MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher SX540 HS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.