Canon SD990 IS vs Canon SX730 HS

Here, we are matching up the Canon SD990 IS versus Canon SX730 HS, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Canon. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SD990 IS (15MP) and SX730 HS (20.3MP) and the SD990 IS (1/1.7") and SX730 HS (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The SD990 IS was announced 9 years before the SX730 HS which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SD990 IS being a Ultracompact camera and the Canon SX730 HS being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the SD990 IS matches up against the SX730 HS for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD990 IS and Canon PowerShot SX730 HS. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SD990 IS Gallery and Canon SX730 HS Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SD990 IS offers outside dimensions of 98mm x 62mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and 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).

Compare the Canon SD990 IS versus Canon SX730 HS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SD990 IS against the SX730 HS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SD990 IS and SX730 HS is 92 and 88 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The pic below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD990 IS and SX730 HS.

To sum up, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SD990 IS having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Canon SX730 HS will provide extra detail with its extra 5.3MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SD990 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.