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Canon G9 X II vs Canon SX730 HS

Portability
92
Imaging
53
Features
66
Overall
58
Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II front
 
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
59
Overall
51

Canon G9 X II vs Canon SX730 HS Key Specs

Canon G9 X II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-84mm (F2-4.9) lens
  • 206g - 98 x 58 x 31mm
  • Introduced January 2017
  • Superseded the Canon G9 X
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
  • Older Model is Canon SX720 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX740 HS
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Canon G9 X II vs Canon SX730 HS Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon G9 X II vs Canon SX730 HS, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Canon. The image resolution of the G9 X II (20MP) and the SX730 HS (20.3MP) is relatively similar but the G9 X II (1") and SX730 HS (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The G9 X II was introduced 3 months prior to the SX730 HS so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the G9 X II grades versus the SX730 HS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X II over the Canon SX730 HS

 G9 X II SX730 HS 
Screen resolution1040k922kClearer screen (+118k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Canon G9 X II

 SX730 HS G9 X II 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon G9 X II and Canon SX730 HS

 G9 X II SX730 HS 
IntroducedJanuary 2017April 2017Similar generation
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement

Canon G9 X II vs Canon SX730 HS Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Canon G9 X II features outer dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Canon SX730 HS has specifications 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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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the G9 X II versus the SX730 HS.

Canon G9 X II vs Canon SX730 HS size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the G9 X II and SX730 HS is 92 and 88 respectively.

Canon G9 X II vs Canon SX730 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Canon SX730 HS Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 X II and SX730 HS.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G9 X II with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon SX730 HS will offer extra detail using its extra 0.3MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.

Canon G9 X II vs Canon SX730 HS sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Canon SX730 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X II vs Canon SX730 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X II as a Portrait photography camera
Canon SX730 HS as a Portrait photography camera
65
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
has face detection focus
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
48
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20.3MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon G9 X II
Street photography with Canon SX730 HS
80
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW files
features focus via touch
lighter than competitors (206 grams)
screen does not articulate
69
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (300g)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon G9 X II as a Sports photography camera
Canon SX730 HS as a Sports photography camera
59
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
has tracking autofocus
terrible battery life (235 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
48
great zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20.3MP)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.9 fps)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (250 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G9 X II Travel photography factors
Canon SX730 HS Travel photography factors
78
lighter than competitors (206g)
supports bluetooth
features focus via touch
megapixel count good (20MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2)
terrible battery life (235 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly display
72
lighter than competition (300 grams)
supports bluetooth
MP count decent (20.3MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (960mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low battery pack (250 per charge)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X II as a Landscape photography camera
Canon SX730 HS as a Landscape photography camera
70
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery life (235 CIPA)
50
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20.3MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery pack (250 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G9 X II Vlogging info
Canon SX730 HS Vlogging info
39
fairly wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (206 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
missing external mic support
74
pretty wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (300g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of microphone support
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Canon G9 X II vs Canon SX730 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X II and Canon SX730 HS
 Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark IICanon PowerShot SX730 HS
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Canon PowerShot SX730 HS
Category Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2017-01-04 2017-04-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 7 DIGIC 6
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20.3MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-84mm (3.0x) 24-960mm (40.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2-4.9 f/3.3-6.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 2.7 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/3200s
Continuous shutter rate 8.2fps 5.9fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 4.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, on, slow synchro, off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 206 gr (0.45 lb) 300 gr (0.66 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 522 not tested
Other
Battery life 235 photos 250 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Price at release $530 $399