Canon G15 vs Canon SX730 HS
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88 Imaging
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Canon G15 vs Canon SX730 HS Key Specs
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- 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
- Old Model is Canon SX720 HS
- Successor is Canon SX740 HS
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Let's look a little more closely at the Canon G15 versus Canon SX730 HS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Canon. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the G15 (12MP) and SX730 HS (20.3MP) and the G15 (1/1.7") and SX730 HS (1/2.3") have different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe G15 was released 5 years earlier than the SX730 HS which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the G15 matches up against the SX730 HS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G15 and Canon PowerShot SX730 HS. The complete galleries are available at Canon G15 Gallery and Canon SX730 HS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Canon SX730 HS
| G15 | SX730 HS |
|---|
Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Canon G15
| SX730 HS | G15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | April 2017 |  | September 2012 | More modern by 55 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Common features in the Canon G15 and Canon SX730 HS
| G15 | SX730 HS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display size |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 922k | Exact same display resolution |
| Touch display |  | Lacking Touch display |
Canon G15 vs Canon SX730 HS Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon G15 enjoys outer measurements of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") having a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Canon SX730 HS has proportions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the G15 and the SX730 HS.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the G15 and SX730 HS is 86 and 88 respectively.
Canon G15 vs Canon SX730 HS Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The pic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the G15 and SX730 HS.
To sum up, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G15 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon SX730 HS will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 8.3MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged G15 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Canon G15 vs Canon SX730 HS Specifications
| Canon PowerShot G15 | Canon PowerShot SX730 HS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Canon |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot G15 | Canon PowerShot SX730 HS |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2012-09-17 | 2017-04-06 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Digic 5 | DIGIC 6 |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 20.3 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-960mm (40.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/3.3-6.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 922k dots | 922k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen tech | TFT PureColor II G LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 15 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/3200 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames/s | 5.9 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m | 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, on, slow synchro, off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/2000 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | 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 | 352 gr (0.78 pounds) | 300 gr (0.66 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") | 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 46 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 19.9 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.5 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 165 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 350 shots | 250 shots |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NB-10L | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Pricing at release | $499 | $399 |
