Canon 10D vs Canon SX730 HS
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Canon 10D vs Canon SX730 HS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
- No Video
- Canon EF Mount
- 875g - 150 x 107 x 75mm
- Released March 2003
- Renewed by Canon 20D
(Full Review)
- 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
- 300g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
- Announced April 2017
- Earlier Model is Canon SX720 HS
- New Model is Canon SX740 HS

Canon 10D vs Canon SX730 HS Overview
Here, we are matching up the Canon 10D versus Canon SX730 HS, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Canon. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the 10D (6MP) and SX730 HS (20.3MP) and the 10D (APS-C) and SX730 HS (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

The 10D was launched 15 years prior to the SX730 HS and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon 10D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon SX730 HS being a Compact camera.
Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the 10D grades against the SX730 HS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon 10D vs Canon SX730 HS Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 10D and Canon PowerShot SX730 HS. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon 10D Gallery and Canon SX730 HS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 10D over the Canon SX730 HS
10D | SX730 HS |
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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Canon 10D
SX730 HS | 10D | |||
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Announced | April 2017 | ![]() | March 2003 | More recent by 170 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 1.8" | Larger display (+1.2") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 118k | Clearer display (+804k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Canon 10D and Canon SX730 HS
10D | SX730 HS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Canon 10D vs Canon SX730 HS Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon 10D has outer dimensions of 150mm x 107mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") along with a weight of 875 grams (1.93 lbs) whilst the Canon SX730 HS has sizing of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).
Look at the Canon 10D versus Canon SX730 HS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the 10D and the SX730 HS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 10D and SX730 HS is 56 and 88 respectively.

Canon 10D vs Canon SX730 HS Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at specs. The photograph underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 10D and SX730 HS.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 10D because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon SX730 HS will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 14.3MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older 10D is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Canon 10D vs Canon SX730 HS Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 10D vs Canon SX730 HS Specifications
Canon EOS 10D | Canon PowerShot SX730 HS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon EOS 10D | Canon PowerShot SX730 HS |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2003-03-31 | 2017-04-06 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | DIGIC 6 |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 22.7 x 15.1mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 342.8mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 6 megapixel | 20.3 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3072 x 2048 | 5184 x 3888 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 7 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-960mm (40.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.3-6.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Total lenses | 250 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 1.8 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 118 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 15 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/3200 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 5.9 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (ISO 100) | 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | Auto, on, slow synchro, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/200 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 875 gr (1.93 lb) | 300 gr (0.66 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 150 x 107 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") | 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 57 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.9 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 571 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 250 shots |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $1,900 | $399 |