Canon SX720 HS vs Sony A7S III

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon SX720 HS vs Sony A7S III, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and A7S III (12MP) and the SX720 HS (1/2.3") and A7S III (Full frame) feature totally different sensor size.

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The SX720 HS was introduced 5 years earlier than the A7S III which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX720 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX720 HS scores vs the A7S III in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS & Sony Alpha A7S III. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX720 HS Gallery & Sony A7S III Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX720 HS features 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) and the Sony A7S III has proportions of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the SX720 HS against the A7S III.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX720 HS and A7S III is 89 and 61 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The picture here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX720 HS and A7S III.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX720 HS having a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Canon SX720 HS will offer more detail using its extra 8.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged SX720 HS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.