Canon S95 vs Canon SX730 HS

In this article, we will be matching up the Canon S95 and Canon SX730 HS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Canon. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the S95 (10MP) and SX730 HS (20.3MP) and the S95 (1/1.7") and SX730 HS (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The S95 was launched 7 years prior to the SX730 HS and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the S95 scores versus the SX730 HS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S95 and Canon PowerShot SX730 HS. The complete galleries are provided at Canon S95 Gallery and Canon SX730 HS Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon S95 offers exterior measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Canon SX730 HS has dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Check out the Canon S95 and Canon SX730 HS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the S95 vs the SX730 HS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S95 and SX730 HS is 93 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S95 and SX730 HS.

All in all, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S95 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon SX730 HS will render extra detail utilizing its extra 10.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older S95 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.