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Canon SX240 HS vs Canon SX730 HS

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
59
Overall
51

Canon SX240 HS vs Canon SX730 HS Key Specs

Canon SX240 HS
(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
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
  • Replaced the Canon SX720 HS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX740 HS
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Canon SX730 HS

 SX240 HS SX730 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Canon SX240 HS

 SX730 HS SX240 HS 
ReleasedApril 2017February 2012More modern by 62 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k461kSharper display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Canon SX730 HS

 SX240 HS SX730 HS 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX240 HS vs Canon SX730 HS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX240 HS vs Canon SX730 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Canon SX730 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX240 HS vs Canon SX730 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Portrait photography details
Canon SX730 HS Portrait photography details
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focusing manually
includes face detect autofocus
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
48
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20.3 megapixels)
features face detection focus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Street photography factors
Canon SX730 HS Street photography factors
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (224 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
69
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (300 grams)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Sports photography features
Canon SX730 HS Sports photography features
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incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (230 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
48
amazing zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20.3 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (5.9 frames/s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (250 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX240 HS
Travel photography with Canon SX730 HS
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lighter than competition (224 grams)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (230 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
72
lighter than others in class (300 grams)
supports bluetooth
megapixel count good (20.3MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (960mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (250 per charge)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Landscape photography highlights
Canon SX730 HS Landscape photography highlights
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focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery power (230 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
50
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20.3 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery pack (250 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Vlogging highlights
Canon SX730 HS Vlogging highlights
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relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (224 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of microphone jack
74
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (300 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have external mic support
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Canon SX240 HS vs Canon SX730 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX240 HS and Canon SX730 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX240 HSCanon PowerShot SX730 HS
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