Canon SX730 HS vs Sony A7R II

In this article, we are looking at the Canon SX730 HS vs Sony A7R II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and A7R II (42MP) and the SX730 HS (1/2.3") and A7R II (Full frame) come with different sensor measurements.

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The SX730 HS was brought out 23 months after the A7R II making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX730 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SX730 HS grades against the A7R II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS and Sony Alpha A7R II. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX730 HS Gallery and Sony A7R II Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX730 HS features physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R II has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX730 HS vs Sony A7R II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX730 HS compared to the A7R II.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX730 HS and A7R II is 88 and 68 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The image here should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX730 HS and A7R II.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX730 HS featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A7R II will result in greater detail having its extra 21.7MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent SX730 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.