Canon SX70 HS vs Sony A7R II

Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon SX70 HS vs Sony A7R II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and A7R II (42MP) and the SX70 HS (1/2.3") and A7R II (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX70 HS was introduced 3 years after the A7R II which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A7R II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX70 HS matches up vs the A7R II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS and Sony Alpha A7R II. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX70 HS Gallery and Sony A7R II Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX70 HS features external measurements of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") along with a weight of 608 grams (1.34 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).

Examine the Canon SX70 HS vs Sony A7R II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX70 HS against the A7R II.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX70 HS and A7R II is 63 and 68 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The pic here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX70 HS and A7R II.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX70 HS having a smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Sony A7R II will render extra detail using its extra 22 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent SX70 HS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.