Canon SX720 HS vs Sony A7R II

Here, we are matching up the Canon SX720 HS versus Sony A7R II, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and A7R II (42MP) and the SX720 HS (1/2.3") and A7R II (Full frame) posses different sensor size.

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The SX720 HS was unveiled 9 months later than the A7R II so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX720 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX720 HS scores vs the A7R II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS & Sony Alpha A7R II. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX720 HS Gallery & Sony A7R II Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX720 HS provides outside dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R II has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX720 HS versus Sony A7R II in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX720 HS compared to the A7R II.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX720 HS and A7R II is 89 and 68 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The graphic here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX720 HS and A7R II.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX720 HS using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A7R II will result in more detail having an extra 21.7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The newer SX720 HS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.