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Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX730 HS

Portability
85 Imaging
35 Features
33 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
Portability
88 Imaging
47 Features
59 Overall
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Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX730 HS Key Specs

Canon SX130 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Introduced August 2010
  • New Model is Canon SX150 IS
Canon SX730 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 300g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
  • Released April 2017
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX720 HS
  • Renewed by Canon SX740 HS
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Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX730 HS Overview

Below is a in-depth overview of the Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX730 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both offered by Canon. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and SX730 HS (20.3MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was brought out 7 years earlier than the SX730 HS and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX130 IS matches up vs the SX730 HS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Canon SX730 HS

		

		

			
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 SX730 HS SX130 IS 
ReleasedApril 2017August 2010More recent by 80 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Canon SX730 HS

		

		

			
 SX130 IS SX730 HS 
Manual focus  More precise focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Touch display  Neither has Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX730 HS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX130 IS has external dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Canon SX730 HS has sizing of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX730 HS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SX130 IS vs the SX730 HS.
Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX730 HS size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX130 IS and SX730 HS is 85 and 88 respectively.
Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX730 HS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX730 HS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX130 IS and SX730 HS.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX730 HS to offer you extra detail having its extra 8.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The older SX130 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX730 HS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX730 HS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX730 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Canon SX130 IS Portrait photography info
Canon SX730 HS Portrait photography info
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 you can focus manually
 cannot use external flash
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
48
 has manual focus
 resolution is good (20.3 megapixels)
 includes face detection focus
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon SX130 IS Street photography highlights
Canon SX730 HS Street photography highlights
58
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors in class (308 grams)
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
69
 has a tilting screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (300 grams)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX130 IS Sports photography info
Canon SX730 HS Sports photography info
27
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
48
 incredible zoom range (24-960mm  40.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (20.3MP)
 includes tracking autofocus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (5.9 frames per second)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 terrible battery pack (250 shots)
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX130 IS Travel photography factors
Canon SX730 HS Travel photography factors
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 lighter than competitors in class (308 grams)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (28mm)
 very long zoom (336mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
72
 lighter than average in class (300g)
 supports bluetooth
 resolution is good (20.3MP)
 built-in flash
 display is selfie friendly
 fairly wide (24mm)
 long zoom (960mm)
 does not have Time Lapse function
 terrible battery pack (250 per charge)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX130 IS Landscape photography info
Canon SX730 HS Landscape photography info
42
 you can focus manually
 rather wide (28mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
50
 has manual focus
 fairly wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (20.3MP)
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 terrible battery pack (250 per charge)
 does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon SX130 IS as a Vlogging camera
 Canon SX730 HS as a Vlogging camera
29
 rather wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors in class (308g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have mic port
74
 fairly wide (24mm)
 display is selfie friendly
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detection focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than average in class (300g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 does not have external mic socket
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Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX730 HS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Canon SX730 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISCanon PowerShot SX730 HS
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Canon PowerShot SX730 HS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-08-19 2017-04-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 DIGIC 6
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20.3MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-960mm (40.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.3-6.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/3200 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 5.9 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 3.00 m 4.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, on, slow synchro, off
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port    
Headphone port    
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 sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 308g (0.68 lb) 300g (0.66 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $250 $399