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Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX730 HS

Portability
80
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
59
Overall
51

Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX730 HS Key Specs

Canon SX410 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
  • Revealed February 2015
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
  • Previous Model is Canon SX720 HS
  • Updated by Canon SX740 HS
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Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX730 HS Overview

Let's look closer at the Canon SX410 IS and Canon SX730 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are built by Canon. The image resolution of the SX410 IS (20MP) and the SX730 HS (20.3MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX410 IS was launched 3 years earlier than the SX730 HS which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX410 IS grades versus the SX730 HS for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Canon SX730 HS

 SX410 IS SX730 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Canon SX410 IS

 SX730 HS SX410 IS 
RevealedApril 2017February 2015Newer by 26 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Canon SX730 HS

 SX410 IS SX730 HS 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX730 HS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX410 IS provides exterior dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Canon SX730 HS has proportions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Check the Canon SX410 IS and Canon SX730 HS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SX410 IS versus the SX730 HS.

Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX730 HS size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX410 IS and SX730 HS is 80 and 88 respectively.

Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX730 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX730 HS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The pic below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX410 IS and SX730 HS.

All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX730 HS to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 0.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged SX410 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX730 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX730 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX730 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX410 IS
Portrait photography with Canon SX730 HS
47
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has face detection focusing
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
48
manual focus
good MP (20.3 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Street photography camera
Canon SX730 HS as a Street photography camera
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
69
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (300g)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Sports photography camera
Canon SX730 HS as a Sports photography camera
41
incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (0.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (185 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
48
great zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20.3 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
slow fps (5.9 frames/s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (250 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Travel photography highlights
Canon SX730 HS Travel photography highlights
61
megapixel count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (960mm)
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery (185 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
72
lighter than competition in class (300g)
supports bluetooth
good MP (20.3 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (960mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (250 shots)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Landscape photography details
Canon SX730 HS Landscape photography details
48
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery (185 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
50
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20.3 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery life (250 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Vlogging details
Canon SX730 HS Vlogging details
29
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
74
relatively wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (300g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of mic jack
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Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX730 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX410 IS and Canon SX730 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX410 ISCanon PowerShot SX730 HS
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX410 IS Canon PowerShot SX730 HS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-02-06 2017-04-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ DIGIC 6
Sensor type CCD 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 20 megapixels 20.3 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 24-960mm (40.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.3-6.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/3200 secs
Continuous shutter speed 0.5 frames per second 5.9 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 4.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, on, slow synchro, off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 325 grams (0.72 pounds) 300 grams (0.66 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 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 185 images 250 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $199 $399