Canon 700D vs Canon SX730 HS

Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon 700D and Canon SX730 HS, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Canon. The sensor resolution of the 700D (18MP) and the SX730 HS (20.3MP) is pretty similar but the 700D (APS-C) and SX730 HS (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 700D was unveiled 4 years prior to the SX730 HS and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon 700D being a Compact SLR camera and the Canon SX730 HS being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the 700D scores against the SX730 HS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 700D & Canon PowerShot SX730 HS. The full galleries are available at Canon 700D Gallery & Canon SX730 HS Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon 700D has got outer measurements of 133mm x 100mm x 79mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) while the Canon SX730 HS has measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Contrast the Canon 700D and Canon SX730 HS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the 700D and the SX730 HS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 700D and SX730 HS is 65 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 700D and SX730 HS.

All in all, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 700D with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon SX730 HS will offer you greater detail having an extra 2.3MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older 700D is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.