Canon SX600 HS vs Sony A7R II

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Canon SX600 HS versus Sony A7R II, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX600 HS (16MP) and A7R II (42MP) and the SX600 HS (1/2.3") and A7R II (Full frame) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX600 HS was announced 17 months before the A7R II making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX600 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SX600 HS grades against the A7R II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS & Sony Alpha A7R II. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX600 HS Gallery & Sony A7R II Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX600 HS enjoys physical dimensions of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Sony A7R II has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SX600 HS and the A7R II.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX600 HS and A7R II is 93 and 68 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The graphic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX600 HS and A7R II.

All in all, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX600 HS having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony A7R II will offer more detail with its extra 26 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images much more aggressively. The older SX600 HS is going to be behind in sensor technology.