Canon SX420 IS vs Canon SX730 HS
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![Canon PowerShot SX420 IS front Canon PowerShot SX420 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX420-IS/Canon-SX420-IS-front.jpg)
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Canon SX420 IS vs Canon SX730 HS Key Specs
(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
(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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Canon SX420 IS vs Canon SX730 HS Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the Canon SX730 HS
SX420 IS | SX730 HS |
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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Canon SX420 IS
SX730 HS | SX420 IS | |||
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Launched | April 2017 | ![]() | January 2016 | Newer by 15 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Canon SX420 IS and Canon SX730 HS
SX420 IS | SX730 HS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Look at the Canon SX420 IS versus Canon SX730 HS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Canon SX420 IS vs Canon SX730 HS size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX420-IS-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX730-HS-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX420-IS-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX730-HS-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX420-IS-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX730-HS-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX420 IS vs Canon SX730 HS Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX420 IS vs Canon SX730 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX420 IS vs Canon SX730 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX420-IS-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX730-HS-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street 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 SX420 IS vs Canon SX730 HS Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX420 IS | Canon PowerShot SX730 HS | |
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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 |