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Canon SX520 HS vs Canon SX730 HS

Portability
69 Imaging
41 Features
44 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX520 HS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
Portability
88 Imaging
47 Features
59 Overall
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Canon SX520 HS vs Canon SX730 HS Key Specs

Canon SX520 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1008mm (F3.4-6.0) lens
  • 441g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
  • Announced July 2014
  • Succeeded the Canon SX510 HS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX530 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
  • Announced April 2017
  • Older Model is Canon SX720 HS
  • Later Model is Canon SX740 HS
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Canon SX520 HS vs Canon SX730 HS Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Canon SX520 HS vs Canon SX730 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are sold by Canon. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX520 HS (16MP) and SX730 HS (20.3MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was manufactured 3 years prior to the SX730 HS and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the SX520 HS grades vs the SX730 HS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX520 HS over the Canon SX730 HS

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Canon SX520 HS

		

		

			
 SX730 HS SX520 HS 
AnnouncedApril 2017July 2014Fresher by 32 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k461kClearer screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX520 HS and Canon SX730 HS

		

		

			
 SX520 HS SX730 HS 
Focus manually  Very accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Touch screen  Neither has Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX520 HS vs Canon SX730 HS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX520 HS has physical dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Canon SX730 HS has dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).
Check the Canon SX520 HS vs Canon SX730 HS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX520 HS vs the SX730 HS.
Canon SX520 HS vs Canon SX730 HS size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX520 HS and SX730 HS is 69 and 88 respectively.
Canon SX520 HS vs Canon SX730 HS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX520 HS vs Canon SX730 HS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The photograph here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX520 HS and SX730 HS.
Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon SX730 HS to deliver greater detail due to its extra 4.3MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The older SX520 HS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Canon SX520 HS vs Canon SX730 HS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX520 HS vs Canon SX730 HS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX520 HS vs Canon SX730 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX520 HS Portrait photography information
Canon SX730 HS Portrait photography information
44
 manual focus
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 provides face detect focus
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
48
 manual focus
 decent megapixels (20.3 megapixels)
 supports face detect focus
 no external flash support
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison
 Canon SX520 HS as a Street photography camera
 Canon SX730 HS as a Street photography camera
47
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
69
 screen tilts up and down
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors in class (300 grams)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX520 HS Sports photography advice
Canon SX730 HS Sports photography advice
45
 amazing zoom range (24-1008mm  42.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 provides tracking focus
 low frames per second (2.0 fps)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 not so great battery power (210 shots)
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
48
 excellent zoom range (24-960mm  40.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (20.3 megapixels)
 supports tracking focus
 very slow continuous shooting (5.9 frames/s)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 bad battery power (250 per charge)
 lacks phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Canon SX520 HS Travel photography highlights
Canon SX730 HS Travel photography highlights
55
 resolution is good (16MP)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (24mm)
 very long reach (1008mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 not so great battery power (210 per charge)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
72
 lighter than competitors in class (300g)
 connects via bluetooth
 decent megapixels (20.3 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 display is selfie friendly
 rather wide (24mm)
 great reach (960mm)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 bad battery power (250 CIPA)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon SX520 HS
Landscape photography with Canon SX730 HS
46
 manual focus
 relatively wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 not so great battery power (210 per charge)
 no Time Lapse recording
50
 manual focus
 rather wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (20.3 megapixels)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 bad battery power (250 shots)
 missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon SX520 HS as a Vlogging camera
 Canon SX730 HS as a Vlogging camera
29
 relatively wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 no mic jack
74
 rather wide (24mm)
 display is selfie friendly
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competitors in class (300 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 missing mic socket
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Canon SX520 HS vs Canon SX730 HS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX520 HS and Canon SX730 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX520 HSCanon PowerShot SX730 HS
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX520 HS Canon PowerShot SX730 HS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-07-29 2017-04-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4+ 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20.3 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 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 detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 24-960mm (40.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-6.0 f/3.3-6.9
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/3200s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 5.9 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 5.50 m 4.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, on, slow synchro, off
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 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 format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port    
Headphone port    
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 sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 441g (0.97 pounds) 300g (0.66 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 shots 250 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $219 $399