Canon SX120 IS vs Canon SX730 HS

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon SX120 IS versus Canon SX730 HS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Canon. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and SX730 HS (20.3MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and SX730 HS (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The SX120 IS was manufactured 8 years earlier than the SX730 HS which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX120 IS matches up vs the SX730 HS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS and Canon PowerShot SX730 HS. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX120 IS Gallery and Canon SX730 HS Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX120 IS enjoys physical dimensions of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) while the Canon SX730 HS has specifications of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SX120 IS and the SX730 HS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX120 IS and SX730 HS is 87 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The pic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX120 IS and SX730 HS.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX120 IS because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Canon SX730 HS will offer extra detail due to its extra 10.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged SX120 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.