Canon 600D vs Canon SX730 HS
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Canon 600D vs Canon SX730 HS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 570g - 133 x 100 x 80mm
- Released March 2011
- Other Name is EOS Rebel T3i / EOS Kiss X5
- Succeeded the Canon 550D
- Successor is Canon 650D
(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
- Introduced April 2017
- Old Model is Canon SX720 HS
- Replacement is Canon SX740 HS

Canon 600D vs Canon SX730 HS Overview
Following is a in depth overview of the Canon 600D versus Canon SX730 HS, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Canon. The image resolution of the 600D (18MP) and the SX730 HS (20.3MP) is very close but the 600D (APS-C) and SX730 HS (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

The 600D was unveiled 7 years earlier than the SX730 HS which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon 600D being a Compact SLR camera and the Canon SX730 HS being a Compact camera.
Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the 600D grades against the SX730 HS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon 600D vs Canon SX730 HS Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 600D & Canon PowerShot SX730 HS. The full galleries are available at Canon 600D Gallery & Canon SX730 HS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 600D over the Canon SX730 HS
600D | SX730 HS | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 922k | Sharper display (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Canon 600D
SX730 HS | 600D | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Introduced | April 2017 | ![]() | March 2011 | More modern by 73 months |
Common features in the Canon 600D and Canon SX730 HS
600D | SX730 HS | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both are selfie friendly | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | No Touch friendly display |
Canon 600D vs Canon SX730 HS Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon 600D has exterior dimensions of 133mm x 100mm x 80mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) and the Canon SX730 HS has measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).
Check out the Canon 600D versus Canon SX730 HS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the 600D and the SX730 HS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 600D and SX730 HS is 66 and 88 respectively.

Canon 600D vs Canon SX730 HS Sensor Comparison
Often, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 600D and SX730 HS.
Clearly, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 600D having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Canon SX730 HS will render extra detail having an extra 2.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged 600D will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon 600D vs Canon SX730 HS Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 600D vs Canon SX730 HS Specifications
Canon EOS 600D | Canon PowerShot SX730 HS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon EOS 600D | Canon PowerShot SX730 HS |
Alternative name | EOS Rebel T3i / EOS Kiss X5 | - |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2011-03-31 | 2017-04-06 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | DIGIC 6 |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixel | 20.3 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF/EF-S | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-960mm (40.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.3-6.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Available lenses | 326 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 15s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/3200s |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames/s | 5.9 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 13.00 m | 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, on, slow synchro, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/200s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 570 grams (1.26 lb) | 300 grams (0.66 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 133 x 100 x 80mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") | 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 65 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 793 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 440 shots | 250 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $799 | $399 |