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Canon SX50 HS vs Canon SX730 HS

Portability
65 Imaging
36 Features
55 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX50 HS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
Portability
88 Imaging
47 Features
59 Overall
51

Canon SX50 HS vs Canon SX730 HS Key Specs

Canon SX50 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 595g - 123 x 87 x 106mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Replaced the Canon SX40 HS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX60 HS
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
  • Released April 2017
  • Older Model is Canon SX720 HS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX740 HS
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Canon SX50 HS vs Canon SX730 HS Overview

Here is a detailed review of the Canon SX50 HS and Canon SX730 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are manufactured by Canon. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the SX50 HS (12MP) and SX730 HS (20.3MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX50 HS was revealed 5 years earlier than the SX730 HS and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Canon SX730 HS being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the SX50 HS scores against the SX730 HS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX50 HS over the Canon SX730 HS

		

		

			
 SX50 HS SX730 HS 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Canon SX50 HS

		

		

			
 SX730 HS SX50 HS 
ReleasedApril 2017January 2013Fresher by 51 months
Screen dimensions3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution922k461kClearer screen (+461k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX50 HS and Canon SX730 HS

		

		

			
 SX50 HS SX730 HS 
Focus manually  Dial precise focus
Selfie screen  Both good for selfies
Touch friendly screen  Lack of Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX50 HS vs Canon SX730 HS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX50 HS offers outer dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") and a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) whilst the Canon SX730 HS has measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX50 HS and Canon SX730 HS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SX50 HS against the SX730 HS.
Canon SX50 HS vs Canon SX730 HS size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX50 HS and SX730 HS is 65 and 88 respectively.
Canon SX50 HS vs Canon SX730 HS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX50 HS vs Canon SX730 HS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The visual underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX50 HS and SX730 HS.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon SX730 HS to render more detail because of its extra 8.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older SX50 HS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
	
			Canon SX50 HS vs Canon SX730 HS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX50 HS vs Canon SX730 HS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX50 HS vs Canon SX730 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX50 HS Portrait photography features
Canon SX730 HS Portrait photography features
48
 manual focus
 flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
 includes face detect autofocus
 exports RAW files
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
48
 manual focus
 good MP (20.3MP)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 no external flash support
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Canon SX50 HS as a Street photography camera
 Canon SX730 HS as a Street photography camera
57
 screen articulates fully
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW files
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 heavier than others in class (595 grams)
69
 tilting screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (300g)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon SX50 HS
Sports photography with Canon SX730 HS
39
 long zoom range (24-1200mm  50.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes tracking focus
 max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
48
 great zoom range (24-960mm  40.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (20.3MP)
 comes with tracking focus
 max fps low (5.9 frames/s)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 not so great battery power (250 per charge)
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon SX50 HS
Travel photography with Canon SX730 HS
53
 flash built-in
 selfie friendly display
 relatively wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (1200mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 heavier than others in class (595g)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
72
 lighter than competition in class (300g)
 supports bluetooth
 good MP (20.3MP)
 flash built-in
 selfie friendly screen
 decently wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (960mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 not so great battery power (250 per charge)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Canon SX50 HS Landscape photography highlights
Canon SX730 HS Landscape photography highlights
45
 manual focus
 relatively wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (2.8 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW files
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have Time Lapse mode
50
 manual focus
 decently wide (24mm)
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (20.3MP)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 not so great battery power (250 per charge)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon SX50 HS
Vlogging with Canon SX730 HS
58
 relatively wide (24mm)
 selfie friendly display
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 does not have mic port
 heavier than others in class (595 grams)
74
 decently wide (24mm)
 selfie friendly screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (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 SX50 HS vs Canon SX730 HS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX50 HS and Canon SX730 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX50 HSCanon PowerShot SX730 HS
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot SX50 HS Canon PowerShot SX730 HS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-15 2017-04-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 DIGIC 6
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12 megapixel 20.3 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-960mm (40.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.3-6.9
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 2.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 202k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 5.9 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 5.50 m 4.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, on, slow synchro, off
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash sync 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data 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
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 595g (1.31 lbs) 300g (0.66 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 179 not tested
Other
Battery life 315 photos 250 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-10L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $429 $399