Canon SX720 HS vs Sony A7

Let's examine more closely at the Canon SX720 HS versus Sony A7, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and the A7 (24MP) is very similar but the SX720 HS (1/2.3") and A7 (Full frame) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX720 HS was brought out 2 years later than the A7 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX720 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SX720 HS grades vs the A7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS and Sony Alpha A7. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX720 HS Gallery and Sony A7 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX720 HS has got external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Sony A7 has sizing of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

See the Canon SX720 HS versus Sony A7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SX720 HS vs the A7.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX720 HS and A7 is 89 and 78 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX720 HS and A7.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX720 HS because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony A7 will offer more detail having its extra 3.7MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher SX720 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.