Canon SX610 HS vs Sony A7R II

Let's look closer at the Canon SX610 HS and Sony A7R II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Canon and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and A7R II (42MP) and the SX610 HS (1/2.3") and A7R II (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX610 HS was launched 5 months before the A7R II so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX610 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX610 HS grades vs the A7R II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS and Sony Alpha A7R II. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX610 HS Gallery and Sony A7R II Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX610 HS offers exterior measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R II has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX610 HS and Sony A7R II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the SX610 HS versus the A7R II.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX610 HS and A7R II is 93 and 68 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The picture below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX610 HS and A7R II.

All in all, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX610 HS due to its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Sony A7R II will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 22MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively.