Canon SX420 IS vs Canon SX730 HS

On this page, we are comparing the Canon SX420 IS versus Canon SX730 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are created by Canon. The image resolution of the SX420 IS (20MP) and the SX730 HS (20.3MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX420 IS was released 15 months prior to the SX730 HS making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Canon SX730 HS being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SX420 IS matches up versus the SX730 HS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX420 IS and Canon PowerShot SX730 HS. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX420 IS Gallery and Canon SX730 HS Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX420 IS offers external measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and 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).

Look at the Canon SX420 IS versus Canon SX730 HS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX420 IS compared to the SX730 HS.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX420 IS and SX730 HS is 80 and 88 respectively.

Often, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The picture below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX420 IS and SX730 HS.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX730 HS to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 0.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged SX420 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.