Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon Z7

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon SX730 HS and Nikon Z7, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and Z7 (46MP) and the SX730 HS (1/2.3") and Z7 (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX730 HS was announced 16 months prior to the Z7 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX730 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SX730 HS grades against the Z7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS and Nikon Z7. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX730 HS Gallery and Nikon Z7 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX730 HS has got outside dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Nikon Z7 has sizing of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") along with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SX730 HS and the Z7.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX730 HS and Z7 is 88 and 62 respectively.

Often, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through technical specs. The photograph below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX730 HS and Z7.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX730 HS using its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Nikon Z7 will provide extra detail with its extra 25.7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older SX730 HS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.