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Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W730

Portability
80
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W730 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
  • Launched February 2015
Sony W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
Photography Glossary

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W730 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX410 IS versus Sony W730, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and W730 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX410 IS was manufactured 2 years after the W730 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX410 IS grades against the W730 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Sony W730

 SX410 IS W730 
LaunchedFebruary 2015January 2013More modern by 26 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Canon SX410 IS

 W730 SX410 IS 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Sony W730

 SX410 IS W730 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX410 IS comes with exterior dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") along with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Sony W730 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX410 IS versus Sony W730 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX410 IS vs the W730.

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W730 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX410 IS and W730 is 80 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through specs. The picture underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX410 IS and W730.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon SX410 IS to result in more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern SX410 IS should have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W730 as a Portrait photography camera
47
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
includes face detect focusing
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Street photography camera
Sony W730 as a Street photography camera
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
lighter than competition (122 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Sports photography details
Sony W730 Sports photography details
41
excellent zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
max fps low (0.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (185 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Travel photography highlights
Sony W730 Travel photography highlights
61
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (960mm)
no Timelapse function
terrible battery life (185 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competition (122 grams)
offers focus by touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX410 IS
Landscape photography with Sony W730
48
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery life (185 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
38
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Vlogging features
Sony W730 Vlogging features
29
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
34
fairly wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (122g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
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Canon SX410 IS vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX410 IS and Sony W730
 Canon PowerShot SX410 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX410 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-02-06 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 25-224mm (9.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing range 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 0.5 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 325 grams (0.72 pounds) 122 grams (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 shots 240 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11LH NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $199 $138