Canon SX530 HS vs Canon SX730 HS
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Canon SX530 HS vs Canon SX730 HS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
- 442g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
- Launched January 2015
- Superseded the Canon SX520 HS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
- Introduced April 2017
- Previous Model is Canon SX720 HS
- Refreshed by Canon SX740 HS
Canon SX530 HS vs Canon SX730 HS Overview
Below, we are contrasting the Canon SX530 HS vs Canon SX730 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are produced by Canon. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX530 HS (16MP) and SX730 HS (20.3MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe SX530 HS was brought out 3 years prior to the SX730 HS which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Canon SX730 HS being a Compact camera.
Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX530 HS grades vs the SX730 HS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon SX530 HS vs Canon SX730 HS Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS and Canon PowerShot SX730 HS. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX530 HS Gallery and Canon SX730 HS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX530 HS over the Canon SX730 HS
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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Canon SX530 HS
SX730 HS | SX530 HS | |||
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Introduced | April 2017 | January 2015 | Newer by 27 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 922k | 461k | Clearer display (+461k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Canon SX530 HS and Canon SX730 HS
SX530 HS | SX730 HS | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display dimensions | |
Touch display | Neither contains Touch display |
Canon SX530 HS vs Canon SX730 HS Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX530 HS has got outer dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Canon SX730 HS has sizing of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).
Check the Canon SX530 HS vs Canon SX730 HS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX530 HS versus the SX730 HS.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX530 HS and SX730 HS is 69 and 88 respectively.
Canon SX530 HS vs Canon SX730 HS Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The pic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX530 HS and SX730 HS.
To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX730 HS to offer greater detail having its extra 4.3MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged SX530 HS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Canon SX530 HS vs Canon SX730 HS Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX530 HS | Canon PowerShot SX730 HS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX530 HS | Canon PowerShot SX730 HS |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2015-01-06 | 2017-04-06 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 4+ | DIGIC 6 |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20.3 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 24-960mm (40.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.4-6.5 | f/3.3-6.9 |
Macro focusing range | 0cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 461k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/3200s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.6 frames per sec | 5.9 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.50 m | 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | 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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 442g (0.97 lb) | 300g (0.66 lb) |
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 Overall 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 |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $379 | $399 |