Canon SX730 HS vs Sony A7S III

The following is a detailed review of the Canon SX730 HS vs Sony A7S III, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and A7S III (12MP) and the SX730 HS (1/2.3") and A7S III (Full frame) boast different sensor sizes.

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The SX730 HS was announced 4 years earlier than the A7S III which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX730 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SX730 HS matches up against the A7S III in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS and Sony Alpha A7S III. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX730 HS Gallery and Sony A7S III Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Canon SX730 HS provides outside dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony A7S III has specifications of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX730 HS vs Sony A7S III in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX730 HS versus the A7S III.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX730 HS and A7S III is 88 and 61 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX730 HS and A7S III.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX730 HS using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Canon SX730 HS will provide you with extra detail with its extra 8.3MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged SX730 HS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.