Canon G9 X vs Canon SX730 HS
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Canon G9 X vs Canon SX730 HS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-84mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 209g - 98 x 58 x 31mm
- Released October 2015
- Refreshed by Canon G9 X II
(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
- Revealed April 2017
- Replaced the Canon SX720 HS
- Later Model is Canon SX740 HS
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Below is a thorough assessment of the Canon G9 X vs Canon SX730 HS, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Canon. The sensor resolution of the G9 X (20MP) and the SX730 HS (20.3MP) is very close but the G9 X (1") and SX730 HS (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe G9 X was launched 18 months prior to the SX730 HS making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the G9 X scores against the SX730 HS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G9 X & Canon PowerShot SX730 HS. The complete galleries are available at Canon G9 X Gallery & Canon SX730 HS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G9 X over the Canon SX730 HS
| G9 X | SX730 HS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 922k | Crisper display (+118k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Canon G9 X
| SX730 HS | G9 X | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | April 2017 |  | October 2015 | More recent by 18 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Canon G9 X and Canon SX730 HS
| G9 X | SX730 HS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display size |
Canon G9 X vs Canon SX730 HS Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon G9 X comes with external measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") with a weight of 209 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Canon SX730 HS has dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).
See the Canon G9 X vs Canon SX730 HS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the G9 X versus the SX730 HS.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X and SX730 HS is 92 and 88 respectively.
Canon G9 X vs Canon SX730 HS Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 X and SX730 HS.
As you can tell, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G9 X because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon SX730 HS will render extra detail utilizing its extra 0.3MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older G9 X will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Canon G9 X vs Canon SX730 HS Specifications
| Canon PowerShot G9 X | Canon PowerShot SX730 HS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot G9 X | Canon PowerShot SX730 HS |
| Class | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2015-10-12 | 2017-04-06 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | DIGIC 6 | 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 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-84mm (3.0x) | 24-960mm (40.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.3-6.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 2.7 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 1,040k dot | 922k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 15 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/3200 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames/s | 5.9 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) |
| Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, on, slow synchro, off |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 209 grams (0.46 pounds) | 300 grams (0.66 pounds) |
| 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 All around rating | 63 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 21.5 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.3 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 495 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 220 pictures | 250 pictures |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NB-13L | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $399 | $399 |