Canon 7D vs Canon SX730 HS
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Canon 7D vs Canon SX730 HS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 860g - 148 x 111 x 74mm
- Released November 2009
- Replacement is Canon 7D MII
(Full Review)
- 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
- 300g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
- Announced April 2017
- Succeeded the Canon SX720 HS
- Updated by Canon SX740 HS

Canon 7D vs Canon SX730 HS Overview
Below, we are comparing the Canon 7D and Canon SX730 HS, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Canon. The image resolution of the 7D (18MP) and the SX730 HS (20.3MP) is fairly close but the 7D (APS-C) and SX730 HS (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

The 7D was launched 8 years prior to the SX730 HS and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon 7D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon SX730 HS being a Compact camera.
Before diving through a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the 7D scores vs the SX730 HS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon 7D vs Canon SX730 HS Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 7D and Canon PowerShot SX730 HS. The complete galleries are provided at Canon 7D Gallery and Canon SX730 HS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 7D over the Canon SX730 HS
7D | SX730 HS |
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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Canon 7D
SX730 HS | 7D | |||
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Announced | April 2017 | ![]() | November 2009 | Fresher by 90 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 920k | Crisper display (+2k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Canon 7D and Canon SX730 HS
7D | SX730 HS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurements |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | No Touch friendly display |
Canon 7D vs Canon SX730 HS Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon 7D has got external measurements of 148mm x 111mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") having a weight of 860 grams (1.90 lbs) and the Canon SX730 HS has measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).
Contrast the Canon 7D and Canon SX730 HS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the 7D and the SX730 HS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7D and SX730 HS is 56 and 88 respectively.

Canon 7D vs Canon SX730 HS Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The graphic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 7D and SX730 HS.
All in all, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 7D featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Canon SX730 HS will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 2.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older 7D will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon 7D vs Canon SX730 HS Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 7D vs Canon SX730 HS Specifications
Canon EOS 7D | Canon PowerShot SX730 HS | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon EOS 7D | Canon PowerShot SX730 HS |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-11-06 | 2017-04-06 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Dual Digic 4 | DIGIC 6 |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18MP | 20.3MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 19 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF/EF-S | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-960mm (40.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.3-6.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Amount of lenses | 326 | - |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 920k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.63x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 15 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/3200 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0 frames per second | 5.9 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m | 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, on, slow synchro, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 860g (1.90 lb) | 300g (0.66 lb) |
Dimensions | 148 x 111 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") | 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 66 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 854 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 800 pictures | 250 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E6 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Microdrive cards | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $1,050 | $399 |