Canon SX70 HS vs Sony A7R

Here, we are comparing the Canon SX70 HS versus Sony A7R, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and A7R (36MP) and the SX70 HS (1/2.3") and A7R (Full frame) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX70 HS was released 4 years later than the A7R and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX70 HS grades against the A7R with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS and Sony Alpha A7R. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX70 HS Gallery and Sony A7R Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX70 HS offers outside measurements of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") and a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Sony A7R has specifications of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SX70 HS and the A7R.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX70 HS and A7R is 63 and 78 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by researching specifications. The graphic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX70 HS and A7R.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX70 HS because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony A7R will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 16MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern SX70 HS will have a benefit in sensor tech.