Canon SX610 HS vs Sony A7S II

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon SX610 HS and Sony A7S II, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and A7S II (12MP) and the SX610 HS (1/2.3") and A7S II (Full frame) have totally different sensor size.

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The SX610 HS was manufactured 9 months before the A7S II which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX610 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX610 HS scores versus the A7S II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS and Sony Alpha A7S II. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX610 HS Gallery and Sony A7S II Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX610 HS has exterior measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Sony A7S II has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX610 HS and Sony A7S II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX610 HS vs the A7S II.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX610 HS and A7S II is 93 and 68 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX610 HS and A7S II.

As you can tell, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX610 HS featuring a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Canon SX610 HS will render extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older SX610 HS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.