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Canon A3200 IS vs Canon SX730 HS

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
59
Overall
51

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon SX730 HS Key Specs

Canon A3200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Canon SX730 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX720 HS
  • New Model is Canon SX740 HS
Photography Glossary

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon SX730 HS Overview

Below is a extended overview of the Canon A3200 IS and Canon SX730 HS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Canon. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the A3200 IS (14MP) and SX730 HS (20.3MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3200 IS was brought out 7 years prior to the SX730 HS and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the A3200 IS scores versus the SX730 HS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Canon SX730 HS

 A3200 IS SX730 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Canon A3200 IS

 SX730 HS A3200 IS 
ReleasedApril 2017January 2011More recent by 76 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Canon SX730 HS

 A3200 IS SX730 HS 
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon SX730 HS Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A3200 IS features physical dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Canon SX730 HS has sizing of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A3200 IS and Canon SX730 HS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the A3200 IS compared to the SX730 HS.

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon SX730 HS size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A3200 IS and SX730 HS is 95 and 88 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon SX730 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon SX730 HS Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A3200 IS and SX730 HS.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon SX730 HS to produce extra detail having its extra 6.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older A3200 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon SX730 HS sensor size comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon SX730 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon SX730 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Canon SX730 HS as a Portrait photography camera
33
good resolution (14MP)
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
47
you can focus manually
good resolution (20.3MP)
provides face detection focusing
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Street photography factors
Canon SX730 HS Street photography factors
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
69
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (300 grams)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3200 IS
Sports photography with Canon SX730 HS
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
48
long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20.3 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (5.9 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (250 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Travel photography camera
Canon SX730 HS as a Travel photography camera
71
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
72
lighter than others in class (300 grams)
supports bluetooth
good resolution (20.3MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (960mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low battery power (250 CIPA)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Landscape photography highlights
Canon SX730 HS Landscape photography highlights
42
quite wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
49
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20.3MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery power (250 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A3200 IS
Vlogging with Canon SX730 HS
34
quite wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
74
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (300g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
missing external microphone port
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Canon A3200 IS vs Canon SX730 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Canon SX730 HS
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISCanon PowerShot SX730 HS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A3200 IS Canon PowerShot SX730 HS
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2017-04-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20.3 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-960mm (40.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-6.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/3200 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 5.9 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, on, slow synchro, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 149 gr (0.33 pounds) 300 gr (0.66 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-8L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $230 $399