Canon SX700 HS vs Sony A7R II

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon SX700 HS and Sony A7R II, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Canon and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the SX700 HS (16MP) and A7R II (42MP) and the SX700 HS (1/2.3") and A7R II (Full frame) posses different sensor measurements.

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The SX700 HS was introduced 16 months prior to the A7R II making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX700 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX700 HS grades versus the A7R II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS and Sony Alpha A7R II. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX700 HS Gallery and Sony A7R II Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX700 HS features outside measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Sony A7R II has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Check the Canon SX700 HS and Sony A7R II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SX700 HS compared to the A7R II.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX700 HS and A7R II is 89 and 68 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through specs. The photograph here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX700 HS and A7R II.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX700 HS using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Sony A7R II will result in more detail using its extra 26MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively. The older SX700 HS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.