Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon Z7

On this page, we will be comparing the Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon Z7, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and Z7 (46MP) and the SX720 HS (1/2.3") and Z7 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX720 HS was brought out 3 years before the Z7 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX720 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX720 HS grades vs the Z7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS and Nikon Z7. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX720 HS Gallery and Nikon Z7 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX720 HS offers outside measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z7 has sizing of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the SX720 HS versus the Z7.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX720 HS and Z7 is 89 and 62 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX720 HS and Z7.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX720 HS featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Nikon Z7 will resolve greater detail having its extra 25.7MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older SX720 HS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.