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Canon SX30 IS vs Canon SX730 HS

Portability
64
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
59
Overall
51

Canon SX30 IS vs Canon SX730 HS Key Specs

Canon SX30 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 601g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
  • Announced September 2010
  • Previous Model is Canon SX20 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX40 HS
Canon SX730 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 300g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
  • Revealed April 2017
  • Superseded the Canon SX720 HS
  • Renewed by Canon SX740 HS
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Canon SX30 IS vs Canon SX730 HS Overview

Following is a in depth review of the Canon SX30 IS versus Canon SX730 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are created by Canon. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the SX30 IS (14MP) and SX730 HS (20.3MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was announced 7 years prior to the SX730 HS which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Canon SX730 HS being a Compact camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX30 IS scores vs the SX730 HS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Canon SX730 HS

 SX30 IS SX730 HS 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen

Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Canon SX30 IS

 SX730 HS SX30 IS 
RevealedApril 2017September 2010More modern by 79 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Canon SX730 HS

 SX30 IS SX730 HS 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Canon SX30 IS vs Canon SX730 HS Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX30 IS has got physical measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) and 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).

Analyze the Canon SX30 IS versus Canon SX730 HS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SX30 IS vs the SX730 HS.

Canon SX30 IS vs Canon SX730 HS size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX30 IS and SX730 HS is 64 and 88 respectively.

Canon SX30 IS vs Canon SX730 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Canon SX730 HS Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing specs. The image here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX30 IS and SX730 HS.

All in all, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon SX730 HS to offer greater detail with its extra 6.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX30 IS is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Canon SX30 IS vs Canon SX730 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Canon SX730 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX30 IS vs Canon SX730 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Portrait photography features
Canon SX730 HS Portrait photography features
42
you can focus manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
48
you can focus manually
good resolution (20.3MP)
provides face detection focusing
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX30 IS
Street photography with Canon SX730 HS
49
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (601 grams)
69
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (300g)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Sports photography information
Canon SX730 HS Sports photography information
43
incredible zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
48
great zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20.3MP)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.9 fps)
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (250 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX30 IS
Travel photography with Canon SX730 HS
58
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (840mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (601g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
72
lighter than competition (300g)
supports bluetooth
good resolution (20.3MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (960mm)
missing Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (250 shots)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX30 IS
Landscape photography with Canon SX730 HS
41
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
50
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20.3MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery life (250 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Vlogging information
Canon SX730 HS Vlogging information
50
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (601 grams)
74
decently wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (300 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
missing external microphone support
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Canon SX30 IS vs Canon SX730 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX30 IS and Canon SX730 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX30 ISCanon PowerShot SX730 HS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Canon PowerShot SX730 HS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-09-14 2017-04-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 DIGIC 6
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20.3 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 24-960mm (40.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.3-6.9
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/3200 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 5.9fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.80 m 4.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, on, slow synchro, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 601 gr (1.32 lbs) 300 gr (0.66 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 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 NB-7L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Cost at release $400 $399