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Canon A3300 IS vs Canon SX730 HS

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
30
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
59
Overall
51

Canon A3300 IS vs Canon SX730 HS Key Specs

Canon A3300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-5.9) 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
  • Introduced April 2017
  • Superseded the Canon SX720 HS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX740 HS
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Canon A3300 IS vs Canon SX730 HS Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Canon A3300 IS vs Canon SX730 HS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Canon. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the A3300 IS (16MP) and SX730 HS (20.3MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3300 IS was announced 7 years before the SX730 HS which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the A3300 IS grades versus the SX730 HS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Canon SX730 HS

 A3300 IS SX730 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Canon A3300 IS

 SX730 HS A3300 IS 
IntroducedApril 2017January 2011More modern by 76 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Canon SX730 HS

 A3300 IS SX730 HS 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon A3300 IS vs Canon SX730 HS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and volume. The Canon A3300 IS offers outer dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by 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") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the A3300 IS against the SX730 HS.

Canon A3300 IS vs Canon SX730 HS size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3300 IS and SX730 HS is 95 and 88 respectively.

Canon A3300 IS vs Canon SX730 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Canon SX730 HS Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing specs. The pic here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3300 IS and SX730 HS.

All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Canon SX730 HS to show extra detail with its extra 4.3MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged A3300 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A3300 IS vs Canon SX730 HS sensor size comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Canon SX730 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3300 IS vs Canon SX730 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3300 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Canon SX730 HS as a Portrait photography camera
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MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
48
you can focus manually
decent MP (20.3 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3300 IS as a Street photography camera
Canon SX730 HS as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
69
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (300g)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Sports photography highlights
Canon SX730 HS Sports photography highlights
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
48
amazing zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20.3 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.9 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (250 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Travel photography details
Canon SX730 HS Travel photography details
65
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
72
lighter than competition (300g)
has bluetooth
decent MP (20.3 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (960mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (250 shots)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Landscape photography info
Canon SX730 HS Landscape photography info
42
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
50
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20.3MP)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery power (250 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Vlogging features
Canon SX730 HS Vlogging features
31
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
74
rather wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (300g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have mic port
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Canon A3300 IS vs Canon SX730 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3300 IS and Canon SX730 HS
 Canon PowerShot A3300 ISCanon PowerShot SX730 HS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot A3300 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
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology DIGIC 6
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20.3 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-960mm (40.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-6.9
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder 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 per sec 5.9 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, on, slow synchro, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 149 grams (0.33 lb) 300 grams (0.66 lb)
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 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 230 photographs 250 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-8L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $200 $399