Canon SX240 HS vs Canon SX730 HS
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Canon SX240 HS vs Canon SX730 HS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
- 224g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
- Released February 2012
- Earlier Model is Canon SX230 HS
- Refreshed by Canon SX260 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
- Replaced the Canon SX720 HS
- Refreshed by Canon SX740 HS
Canon SX240 HS vs Canon SX730 HS Overview
Following is a comprehensive review of the Canon SX240 HS vs Canon SX730 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are produced by Canon. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and SX730 HS (20.3MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SX240 HS was manufactured 6 years before the SX730 HS which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SX240 HS matches up versus the SX730 HS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon SX240 HS vs Canon SX730 HS Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS and Canon PowerShot SX730 HS. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX240 HS Gallery and Canon SX730 HS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Canon SX730 HS
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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Canon SX240 HS
SX730 HS | SX240 HS | |||
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Released | April 2017 | February 2012 | More modern by 62 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 922k | 461k | Sharper display (+461k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Canon SX730 HS
SX240 HS | SX730 HS | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurement | |
Touch friendly display | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Canon SX240 HS vs Canon SX730 HS Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX240 HS has exterior measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Canon SX730 HS has sizing of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX240 HS vs Canon SX730 HS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX240 HS versus the SX730 HS.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX240 HS and SX730 HS is 91 and 88 respectively.
Canon SX240 HS vs Canon SX730 HS Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX240 HS and SX730 HS.
Clearly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX730 HS to provide you with more detail due to its extra 8.3MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged SX240 HS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Canon SX240 HS vs Canon SX730 HS Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS | Canon PowerShot SX730 HS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX240 HS | Canon PowerShot SX730 HS |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2012-02-07 | 2017-04-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 5 | DIGIC 6 |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5184 x 3888 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 24-960mm (40.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/3.3-6.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 461k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | PureColor II TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 15 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/3200 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 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 distance | 3.50 m | 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, on, slow synchro, off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 224g (0.49 lb) | 300g (0.66 lb) |
Dimensions | 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 pictures | 250 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-6L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $0 | $399 |