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Canon A1100 IS vs Canon SX730 HS

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
59
Overall
51

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon SX730 HS Key Specs

Canon A1100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 62 x 31mm
  • Revealed February 2009
Canon SX730 HS
(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
  • Released April 2017
  • Replaced the Canon SX720 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX740 HS
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Canon A1100 IS vs Canon SX730 HS Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon A1100 IS vs Canon SX730 HS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Canon. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the A1100 IS (12MP) and SX730 HS (20.3MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A1100 IS was revealed 9 years prior to the SX730 HS and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the A1100 IS grades vs the SX730 HS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Canon SX730 HS

 A1100 IS SX730 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Canon A1100 IS

 SX730 HS A1100 IS 
ReleasedApril 2017February 2009More recent by 98 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k115kClearer display (+807k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Canon SX730 HS

 A1100 IS SX730 HS 
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon SX730 HS Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A1100 IS offers external measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Canon SX730 HS has proportions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the A1100 IS versus the SX730 HS.

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon SX730 HS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A1100 IS and SX730 HS is 93 and 88 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon SX730 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon SX730 HS Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A1100 IS and SX730 HS.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX730 HS to resolve more detail because of its extra 8.3MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The older A1100 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon SX730 HS sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon SX730 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Canon SX730 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Portrait photography advice
Canon SX730 HS Portrait photography advice
26
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
48
focusing manually
MP count decent (20.3MP)
comes with face detect focusing
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A1100 IS
Street photography with Canon SX730 HS
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
69
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (300 grams)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Sports photography camera
Canon SX730 HS as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
48
incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20.3 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
low fps (5.9 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (250 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Travel photography information
Canon SX730 HS Travel photography information
50
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
72
lighter than competition (300 grams)
has bluetooth
MP count decent (20.3MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (960mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (250 per charge)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Landscape photography features
Canon SX730 HS Landscape photography features
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
50
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20.3MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery pack (250 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Vlogging camera
Canon SX730 HS as a Vlogging camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic support
74
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (300 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have microphone support
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Canon A1100 IS vs Canon SX730 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Canon SX730 HS
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISCanon PowerShot SX730 HS
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Canon PowerShot SX730 HS
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-02-18 2017-04-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 DIGIC 6
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20.3 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-960mm (40.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.3-6.9
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 115k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 5.9 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, on, slow synchro, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150g (0.33 lb) 300g (0.66 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $160 $399