Canon SX730 HS vs Sony A7S

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Canon SX730 HS versus Sony A7S, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and A7S (12MP) and the SX730 HS (1/2.3") and A7S (Full frame) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX730 HS was revealed 3 years later than the A7S and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX730 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX730 HS scores against the A7S in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS & Sony Alpha A7S. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX730 HS Gallery & Sony A7S Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX730 HS offers exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony A7S has proportions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX730 HS compared to the A7S.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX730 HS and A7S is 88 and 77 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX730 HS and A7S.

Clearly, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX730 HS having a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Canon SX730 HS will result in more detail because of its extra 8.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger SX730 HS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.