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Canon SX420 IS vs Canon SX730 HS

Portability
80
Imaging
46
Features
34
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX420 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
59
Overall
51

Canon SX420 IS vs Canon SX730 HS Key Specs

Canon SX420 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-1008mm (F3.5-6.6) lens
  • 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
  • Announced January 2016
Canon SX730 HS
(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
  • Launched April 2017
  • Previous Model is Canon SX720 HS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX740 HS
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Canon SX420 IS vs Canon SX730 HS Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the Canon SX730 HS

 SX420 IS SX730 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Canon SX420 IS

 SX730 HS SX420 IS 
LaunchedApril 2017January 2016Newer by 15 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon SX420 IS and Canon SX730 HS

 SX420 IS SX730 HS 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon SX420 IS vs Canon SX730 HS Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Canon SX420 IS vs Canon SX730 HS size comparison

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

Canon SX420 IS vs Canon SX730 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs Canon SX730 HS Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon SX420 IS vs Canon SX730 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs Canon SX730 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX420 IS vs Canon SX730 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Portrait photography advice
Canon SX730 HS Portrait photography advice
44
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
48
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20.3MP)
features face detect focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Street photography highlights
Canon SX730 HS Street photography highlights
52
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
69
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (300 grams)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Sports photography highlights
Canon SX730 HS Sports photography highlights
41
excellent zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (0.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (195 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
48
incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20.3MP)
features tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.9 frames/s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (250 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Travel photography factors
Canon SX730 HS Travel photography factors
61
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1008mm)
no Timelapse function
bad battery (195 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
72
lighter than competition in class (300 grams)
has bluetooth
sensor resolution is decent (20.3MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (960mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery (250 per charge)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX420 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Canon SX730 HS as a Landscape photography camera
47
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery (195 shots)
no Timelapse function
50
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20.3 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery (250 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX420 IS as a Vlogging camera
Canon SX730 HS as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
74
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (300 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of mic port
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Canon SX420 IS vs Canon SX730 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX420 IS and Canon SX730 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX420 ISCanon PowerShot SX730 HS
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot SX420 IS Canon PowerShot SX730 HS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2016-01-05 2017-04-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20.3 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 24-960mm (40.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.6 f/3.3-6.9
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 0.5 frames per sec 5.9 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 4.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, on, slow synchro, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 325 gr (0.72 lb) 300 gr (0.66 lb)
Physical 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 All around 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 195 photographs 250 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 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 1 1
Price at launch $299 $399