Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX730 HS

In this write-up, we are comparing the Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX730 HS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Canon. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and SX730 HS (20.3MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was brought out 9 years earlier than the SX730 HS which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the SD1200 IS scores against the SX730 HS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS and Canon PowerShot SX730 HS. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SD1200 IS Gallery and Canon SX730 HS Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SD1200 IS has outer measurements of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Canon SX730 HS has measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Look at the Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX730 HS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the SD1200 IS vs the SX730 HS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD1200 IS and SX730 HS is 95 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The image here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD1200 IS and SX730 HS.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX730 HS to offer extra detail having its extra 10.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged SD1200 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.