Sony Alpha 7R vs Canon PowerShot SX60 HS

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha 7R Canon PowerShot SX60 HS
      BrandSonyCanon
      ModelAlpha 7RPowerShot SX60 HS
      Predecessor ModelCanon PowerShot SX50 HS
      MSRP$2299.99 / £1699 (body only)$549
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeMirrorlessBridge
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha 7R Canon PowerShot SX60 HS
      Sensor TypeCMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor SizeFull Frame1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions35.9 x 24 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels37 Megapixel16.8 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels36 Megapixel16.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 25,600100 - 6,400
      Photo Sony Alpha 7R Canon PowerShot SX60 HS
      ProcessorBIONZ XDIGIC 6
      Max Image Resolution7360 x 49124608 x 3072
      Other Resolutions7360 x 4144, 4800 x 3200, 4800 x 2704, 3680 x 2072, 2400 x 16004608 x 3456, 4608 x 2592, 3456 x 3456, 2768 x 3456, 3264 x 2448, 3264 x 2176, 3264 x 1832, 2448 x 2448, 1952 x 2448, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1368, 1920 x 1080, 1536 x 1536, 1232 x 1536
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:91:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsExtra fine, fine, standardSuper fine, fine
      Color SpacesRGB (with sYCC gamut), Adobe RGB compatible with TRILUMINOS Color
      Movie: xvYCC (x.v.Color when connected via HDMI cable) compatible with TRILUMINOS color
      Timelapse RecordingWith downloadable app
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Sony Alpha 7R Canon PowerShot SX60 HS
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points259
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Sony Alpha 7R Canon PowerShot SX60 HS
      Lens MountSony E
      Crop Factor1x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range21 - 1365 mm
      Optical Zoom65x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.4 - 6.5
      Min Normal Focus Distance0 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance0 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha 7R Canon PowerShot SX60 HS
      Screen TypeTiltingFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyXtra Fine LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,230k dot922k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha 7R Canon PowerShot SX60 HS
      ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.71x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.71x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,359k dot922k dot
      Shutter Sony Alpha 7R Canon PowerShot SX60 HS
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled Vertical-traverse Focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec15 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting4.0 fps6.4 fps
      Flash Sony Alpha 7R Canon PowerShot SX60 HS
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      on
      slow synchro
      off
      Flash Range5.50 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec
      Flash BracketingWith optional external flash: 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1, 2, 3 EV steps, 3/5 frames (1.0/2.0/3.0 EV: only 3 frames) selectable
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionShoe Mount
      Exposure Sony Alpha 7R Canon PowerShot SX60 HS
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±3 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±5 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments)
      Exposure LockAvailable with AE lock button. Locked when shutter button is pressed halfway. Can be disabled from the Menu
      DXO Sony Alpha 7R Canon PowerShot SX60 HS
      DxO Low Light ISO2746127
      DxO Color Depth25.619.2
      DxO Dynamic Range14.110.1
      DxO Overall Score9539
      Video Sony Alpha 7R Canon PowerShot SX60 HS
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHDMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Sony Alpha 7R Canon PowerShot SX60 HS
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Mini
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha 7R Canon PowerShot SX60 HS
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi VersionWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control wired
      Environmental Sony Alpha 7R Canon PowerShot SX60 HS
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity10 to 90%
      Physical Sony Alpha 7R Canon PowerShot SX60 HS
      Dimensions127 x 94 x 48 mm (5 x 3.7 x 1.89")128 x 93 x 114 mm (5.04 x 3.66 x 4.49")
      Weight (inc. batteries)465 g (1.03 lb / 16.40 oz)650 g (1.43 lb / 22.93 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.55 x 5.85 x 5.1"
      Package Weight2.375 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha 7R Canon PowerShot SX60 HS
      Battery PackNP-FW50NB-10L
      Battery Life340 shots340 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG DuoSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Sony Alpha 7R Canon PowerShot SX60 HS
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec; continuous 3 or 5 exposuresYes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
      Orientation Sensor
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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