Canon SX720 HS vs Sony A7S II

Lets look much closer at the Canon SX720 HS vs Sony A7S II, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and A7S II (12MP) and the SX720 HS (1/2.3") and A7S II (Full frame) boast different sensor measurements.

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The SX720 HS was introduced 5 months after the A7S II and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX720 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SX720 HS grades vs the A7S II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS & Sony Alpha A7S II. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX720 HS Gallery & Sony A7S II Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX720 HS offers exterior 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 A7S II has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX720 HS vs Sony A7S II in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SX720 HS versus the A7S II.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX720 HS and A7S II is 89 and 68 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX720 HS and A7S II.

Clearly, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX720 HS with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Canon SX720 HS will deliver greater detail using its extra 8.3MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively.