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Canon A810 vs Canon SX730 HS

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A810 front
 
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
59
Overall
51

Canon A810 vs Canon SX730 HS Key Specs

Canon A810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 171g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released February 2012
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
  • Replaced the Canon SX720 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX740 HS
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Canon A810 vs Canon SX730 HS Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Canon A810 versus Canon SX730 HS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Canon. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the A810 (16MP) and SX730 HS (20.3MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A810 was revealed 6 years before the SX730 HS which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the A810 scores vs the SX730 HS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Canon SX730 HS

 A810 SX730 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Canon A810

 SX730 HS A810 
IntroducedApril 2017February 2012More modern by 62 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon A810 and Canon SX730 HS

 A810 SX730 HS 
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon A810 vs Canon SX730 HS Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Canon A810 has physical measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Canon SX730 HS has specifications 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the A810 vs the SX730 HS.

Canon A810 vs Canon SX730 HS size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A810 and SX730 HS is 93 and 88 respectively.

Canon A810 vs Canon SX730 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon A810 vs Canon SX730 HS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The image below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A810 and SX730 HS.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon SX730 HS to result in more detail because of its extra 4.3MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged A810 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A810 vs Canon SX730 HS sensor size comparison

Canon A810 vs Canon SX730 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A810 vs Canon SX730 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A810 Portrait photography advice
Canon SX730 HS Portrait photography advice
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
48
manual focus
resolution is good (20.3 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A810 Street photography info
Canon SX730 HS Street photography info
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
69
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (300g)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A810 Sports photography information
Canon SX730 HS Sports photography information
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
48
incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20.3MP)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.9 fps)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (250 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A810 Travel photography factors
Canon SX730 HS Travel photography factors
65
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
72
lighter than competition (300g)
has bluetooth
resolution is good (20.3MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (960mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low battery (250 CIPA)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A810 as a Landscape photography camera
Canon SX730 HS as a Landscape photography camera
38
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
50
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20.3 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery (250 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A810 as a Vlogging camera
Canon SX730 HS as a Vlogging camera
31
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
74
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (300 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Canon A810 vs Canon SX730 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A810 and Canon SX730 HS
 Canon PowerShot A810Canon PowerShot SX730 HS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A810 Canon PowerShot SX730 HS
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-02-07 2017-04-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 16MP 20.3MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
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/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-6.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 5.9 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, on, slow synchro, off
External flash
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 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 171 grams (0.38 lbs) 300 grams (0.66 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 220 images 250 images
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Price at launch $99 $399