Canon SX20 IS vs Sony W730

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon SX20 IS vs Sony W730, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the SX20 IS (12MP) and W730 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX20 IS was unveiled 3 years earlier than the W730 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W730 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX20 IS matches up against the W730 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX20 IS Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX20 IS comes with exterior measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Sony W730 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX20 IS vs Sony W730 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SX20 IS versus the W730.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX20 IS and W730 is 65 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching specs. The graphic here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX20 IS and W730.

All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony W730 to render extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The older SX20 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.