Canon A810 vs Canon SX730 HS
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Canon A810 vs Canon SX730 HS Key Specs
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- 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
(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
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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Canon A810 vs Canon SX730 HS Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A810 and Canon PowerShot SX730 HS. The full galleries are available at Canon A810 Gallery and Canon SX730 HS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Canon SX730 HS
A810 | SX730 HS |
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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Canon A810
SX730 HS | A810 | |||
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Introduced | April 2017 | February 2012 | More modern by 62 months | |
Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Canon A810 and Canon SX730 HS
A810 | SX730 HS | |||
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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).
Examine the Canon A810 versus Canon SX730 HS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon A810 vs Canon SX730 HS Specifications
Canon PowerShot A810 | Canon PowerShot SX730 HS | |
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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 |