Canon SX400 IS vs Canon SX730 HS
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![Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX400-IS/Canon-SX400-IS-front.jpg)
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Canon SX400 IS vs Canon SX730 HS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
- Introduced July 2014
(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
- Announced April 2017
- Superseded the Canon SX720 HS
- Updated by Canon SX740 HS
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Canon SX400 IS vs Canon SX730 HS Overview
Here, we are reviewing the Canon SX400 IS vs Canon SX730 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are designed by Canon. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the SX400 IS (16MP) and SX730 HS (20.3MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
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The SX400 IS was released 3 years before the SX730 HS and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SX400 IS grades versus the SX730 HS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Canon SX400 IS vs Canon SX730 HS Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS and Canon PowerShot SX730 HS. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX400 IS Gallery and Canon SX730 HS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Canon SX730 HS
SX400 IS | SX730 HS |
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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Canon SX400 IS
SX730 HS | SX400 IS | |||
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Announced | April 2017 | ![]() | July 2014 | Fresher by 32 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Canon SX730 HS
SX400 IS | SX730 HS | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display size |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Canon SX400 IS vs Canon SX730 HS Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX400 IS has got physical dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Canon SX730 HS has measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).
Check the Canon SX400 IS vs Canon SX730 HS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX400 IS against the SX730 HS.
![Canon SX400 IS vs Canon SX730 HS size comparison Canon SX400 IS vs Canon SX730 HS size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX400-IS-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX730-HS-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX400 IS and SX730 HS is 81 and 88 respectively.
![Canon SX400 IS vs Canon SX730 HS top view buttons comparison Canon SX400 IS vs Canon SX730 HS top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX400-IS-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX730-HS-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX400 IS vs Canon SX730 HS Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX400 IS and SX730 HS.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX730 HS to offer more detail as a result of its extra 4.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The older SX400 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Canon SX400 IS vs Canon SX730 HS sensor size comparison Canon SX400 IS vs Canon SX730 HS sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX400-IS-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX730-HS-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX400 IS vs Canon SX730 HS Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX400 IS vs Canon SX730 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX400 IS vs Canon SX730 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX400-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 SX400 IS vs Canon SX730 HS Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS | Canon PowerShot SX730 HS | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX400 IS | Canon PowerShot SX730 HS |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2014-07-29 | 2017-04-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20.3 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 24-960mm (40.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | f/3.3-6.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 0cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 15 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/3200 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 5.9fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, on, slow synchro, off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 313 gr (0.69 pounds) | 300 gr (0.66 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") | 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 190 photos | 250 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-11LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $229 | $399 |