Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX730 HS
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![Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX130-IS/Canon-SX130-IS-front.jpg)
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Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX730 HS Key Specs
(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
(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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Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX730 HS Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS & Canon PowerShot SX730 HS. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX130 IS Gallery & Canon SX730 HS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Canon SX730 HS
SX130 IS | SX730 HS |
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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Canon SX130 IS
SX730 HS | SX130 IS | |||
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Released | April 2017 | ![]() | August 2010 | More recent by 80 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Canon SX730 HS
SX130 IS | SX730 HS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX730 HS size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX130-IS-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX730-HS-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX130-IS-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX730-HS-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX130-IS-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX730-HS-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX730 HS Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX730 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX730 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX130-IS-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX730-HS-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Portrait Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX130 IS vs Canon SX730 HS Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Canon PowerShot SX730 HS | |
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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 |