Canon SX600 HS vs Sony A7

Below is a extended review of the Canon SX600 HS vs Sony A7, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the SX600 HS (16MP) and A7 (24MP) and the SX600 HS (1/2.3") and A7 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX600 HS was revealed at a similar time to the A7 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX600 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX600 HS matches up versus the A7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS and Sony Alpha A7. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX600 HS Gallery and Sony A7 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX600 HS has got exterior measurements of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sony A7 has measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the SX600 HS compared to the A7.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX600 HS and A7 is 93 and 78 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by checking specs. The photograph here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX600 HS and A7.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX600 HS using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony A7 will resolve extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively.