Canon SX510 HS vs Canon SX730 HS
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Canon SX510 HS vs Canon SX730 HS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 349g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
- Launched August 2013
- Superseded the Canon SX500 IS
- Successor is Canon SX520 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
- Announced April 2017
- Replaced the Canon SX720 HS
- Updated by Canon SX740 HS
Canon SX510 HS vs Canon SX730 HS Overview
In this article, we are evaluating the Canon SX510 HS vs Canon SX730 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are created by Canon. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX510 HS (12MP) and SX730 HS (20.3MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SX510 HS was brought out 4 years prior to the SX730 HS and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the SX510 HS scores versus the SX730 HS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon SX510 HS vs Canon SX730 HS Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS and Canon PowerShot SX730 HS. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX510 HS Gallery and Canon SX730 HS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Canon SX730 HS
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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Canon SX510 HS
SX730 HS | SX510 HS | |||
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Announced | April 2017 | August 2013 | Fresher by 44 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 922k | 461k | Crisper display (+461k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Canon SX730 HS
SX510 HS | SX730 HS | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurement | |
Touch friendly display | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Canon SX510 HS vs Canon SX730 HS Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX510 HS offers physical measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Canon SX730 HS has sizing of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX510 HS vs Canon SX730 HS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX510 HS and the SX730 HS.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX510 HS and SX730 HS is 80 and 88 respectively.
Canon SX510 HS vs Canon SX730 HS Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The visual here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX510 HS and SX730 HS.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX730 HS to produce more detail having its extra 8.3MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older SX510 HS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Canon SX510 HS vs Canon SX730 HS Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS | Canon PowerShot SX730 HS | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX510 HS | Canon PowerShot SX730 HS |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2013-08-22 | 2017-04-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | DIGIC 6 |
Sensor type | 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 | 12MP | 20.3MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 24-960mm (40.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | f/3.3-6.9 |
Macro focus range | 0cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 15 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/3200 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames per sec | 5.9 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, on, slow synchro, off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 349 grams (0.77 pounds) | 300 grams (0.66 pounds) |
Dimensions | 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") | 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 250 pictures | 250 pictures |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-6LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $249 | $399 |