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Canon 7D vs Canon SX730 HS

Portability
56
Imaging
57
Features
70
Overall
62
Canon EOS 7D front
 
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
59
Overall
51

Canon 7D vs Canon SX730 HS Key Specs

Canon 7D
(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
Canon SX730 HS
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 7D over the Canon SX730 HS

 7D SX730 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Canon 7D

 SX730 HS 7D 
AnnouncedApril 2017November 2009Fresher by 90 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k920kCrisper display (+2k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon 7D and Canon SX730 HS

 7D SX730 HS 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon 7D vs Canon SX730 HS size comparison

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

Canon 7D vs Canon SX730 HS top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon 7D vs Canon SX730 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 7D vs Canon SX730 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 7D Portrait photography advice
Canon SX730 HS Portrait photography advice
74
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
48
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20.3 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon 7D Street photography advice
Canon SX730 HS Street photography advice
57
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
69
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (300g)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon 7D Sports photography information
Canon SX730 HS Sports photography information
64
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
environment proof
supports phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (800 per charge)
48
great zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20.3MP)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.9 frames/s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (250 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 7D
Travel photography with Canon SX730 HS
53
environment proof
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (800 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
72
lighter than others in class (300g)
has bluetooth
megapixel count good (20.3MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (960mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery power (250 CIPA)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 7D Landscape photography highlights
Canon SX730 HS Landscape photography highlights
63
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (800 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
50
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20.3MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery power (250 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 7D Vlogging features
Canon SX730 HS Vlogging features
28
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
74
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (300g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have external microphone socket
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Canon 7D vs Canon SX730 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 7D and Canon SX730 HS
 Canon EOS 7DCanon PowerShot SX730 HS
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