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Canon S90 vs Canon SX730 HS

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
42
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot S90 front
 
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
59
Overall
51

Canon S90 vs Canon SX730 HS Key Specs

Canon S90
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-105mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 195g - 100 x 58 x 31mm
  • Released April 2010
  • Renewed by Canon S95
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
  • Revealed April 2017
  • Old Model is Canon SX720 HS
  • Updated by Canon SX740 HS
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Canon S90 vs Canon SX730 HS Overview

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Canon S90 and Canon SX730 HS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Canon. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the S90 (10MP) and SX730 HS (20.3MP) and the S90 (1/1.7") and SX730 HS (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The S90 was released 8 years earlier than the SX730 HS which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S90 grades vs the SX730 HS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon S90 over the Canon SX730 HS

 S90 SX730 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Canon S90

 SX730 HS S90 
RevealedApril 2017April 2010More modern by 85 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k461kClearer screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon S90 and Canon SX730 HS

 S90 SX730 HS 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon S90 vs Canon SX730 HS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Canon S90 has exterior dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Canon SX730 HS has specifications of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon S90 and Canon SX730 HS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the S90 vs the SX730 HS.

Canon S90 vs Canon SX730 HS size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S90 and SX730 HS is 92 and 88 respectively.

Canon S90 vs Canon SX730 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon S90 vs Canon SX730 HS Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through specifications. The pic here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S90 and SX730 HS.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S90 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon SX730 HS will show more detail as a result of its extra 10.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged S90 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon S90 vs Canon SX730 HS sensor size comparison

Canon S90 vs Canon SX730 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S90 vs Canon SX730 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S90 Portrait photography factors
Canon SX730 HS Portrait photography factors
40
has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/500s)
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
48
has manual focus
resolution is good (20.3 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon S90 Street photography advice
Canon SX730 HS Street photography advice
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
69
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (300 grams)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon S90 Sports photography information
Canon SX730 HS Sports photography information
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
48
long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20.3 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
max fps low (5.9 frames per second)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (250 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S90 Travel photography information
Canon SX730 HS Travel photography information
63
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
72
lighter than competition in class (300g)
has bluetooth
resolution is good (20.3 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (960mm)
missing Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (250 CIPA)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S90 Landscape photography factors
Canon SX730 HS Landscape photography factors
52
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse function
50
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20.3 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery pack (250 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S90 Vlogging information
Canon SX730 HS Vlogging information
31
decently wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic port
74
decently wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (300 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
missing microphone port
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Canon S90 vs Canon SX730 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S90 and Canon SX730 HS
 Canon PowerShot S90Canon PowerShot SX730 HS
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot S90 Canon PowerShot SX730 HS
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-04-08 2017-04-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 DIGIC 6
Sensor type CCD 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 10 megapixels 20.3 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-105mm (3.8x) 24-960mm (40.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.3-6.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/3200 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 5.9 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.50 m 4.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, on, slow synchro, off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 195 grams (0.43 lb) 300 grams (0.66 lb)
Dimensions 100 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 score 46 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 185 not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $599 $399