Canon SX730 HS vs Sony A9

Let's look more closely at the Canon SX730 HS versus Sony A9, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and the A9 (24MP) is fairly well matched but the SX730 HS (1/2.3") and A9 (Full frame) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX730 HS was revealed very close to the A9 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX730 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SX730 HS scores vs the A9 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS and Sony Alpha A9. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX730 HS Gallery and Sony A9 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX730 HS has exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Sony A9 has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") with a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SX730 HS against the A9.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX730 HS and A9 is 88 and 65 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX730 HS and A9.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX730 HS having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A9 will resolve more detail because of its extra 3.7MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images way more aggressively.