Canon SX740 HS vs Sony A7

Let's take a closer look at the Canon SX740 HS vs Sony A7, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX740 HS (21MP) and the A7 (24MP) is very comparable but the SX740 HS (1/2.3") and A7 (Full frame) use different sensor size.

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The SX740 HS was unveiled 4 years later than the A7 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX740 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SX740 HS matches up versus the A7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS & Sony Alpha A7. The full galleries are available at Canon SX740 HS Gallery & Sony A7 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX740 HS has got outside measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony A7 has specifications of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX740 HS compared to the A7.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX740 HS and A7 is 88 and 78 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing specs. The photograph below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX740 HS and A7.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX740 HS with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony A7 will produce more detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer SX740 HS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.