Canon A490 vs Canon SX730 HS

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Canon A490 versus Canon SX730 HS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Canon. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the A490 (10MP) and SX730 HS (20.3MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A490 was introduced 8 years before the SX730 HS which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the A490 scores against the SX730 HS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A490 & Canon PowerShot SX730 HS. The whole galleries are available at Canon A490 Gallery & Canon SX730 HS Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A490 enjoys exterior dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Canon SX730 HS has proportions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the A490 versus the SX730 HS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A490 and SX730 HS is 93 and 88 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The picture here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A490 and SX730 HS.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon SX730 HS to give extra detail using its extra 10.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged A490 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.