Canon G7 X vs Canon SX730 HS

In this article, we will be looking at the Canon G7 X vs Canon SX730 HS, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Canon. The sensor resolution of the G7 X (20MP) and the SX730 HS (20.3MP) is relatively close but the G7 X (1") and SX730 HS (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The G7 X was revealed 3 years earlier than the SX730 HS and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon G7 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Canon SX730 HS being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the G7 X matches up against the SX730 HS for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G7 X & Canon PowerShot SX730 HS. The full galleries are viewable at Canon G7 X Gallery & Canon SX730 HS Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon G7 X has got external measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Canon SX730 HS has sizing of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the G7 X and the SX730 HS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G7 X and SX730 HS is 88 and 88 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The visual below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the G7 X and SX730 HS.

As you have seen, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G7 X having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Canon SX730 HS will result in greater detail because of its extra 0.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older G7 X will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.