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Canon SX530 HS vs Canon SX730 HS

Portability
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Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX530 HS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
59
Overall
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Canon SX530 HS vs Canon SX730 HS Key Specs

Canon SX530 HS
(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  • Superseded the Canon SX520 HS
Canon SX730 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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX530 HS over the Canon SX730 HS

 SX530 HS SX730 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Canon SX530 HS

 SX730 HS SX530 HS 
IntroducedApril 2017January 2015Newer by 27 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k461kClearer display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon SX530 HS and Canon SX730 HS

 SX530 HS SX730 HS 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX530 HS vs Canon SX730 HS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX530 HS vs Canon SX730 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs Canon SX730 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX530 HS vs Canon SX730 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Portrait photography information
Canon SX730 HS Portrait photography information
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you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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you can focus manually
good megapixels (20.3MP)
supports face detection focusing
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Street photography information
Canon SX730 HS Street photography information
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image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
69
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (300g)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Sports photography information
Canon SX730 HS Sports photography information
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incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
max fps low (1.6 frames/s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (210 per charge)
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amazing zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20.3 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.9 frames per second)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (250 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX530 HS as a Travel photography camera
Canon SX730 HS as a Travel photography camera
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (210 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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lighter than competitors (300 grams)
supports bluetooth
good megapixels (20.3 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (960mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (250 CIPA)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Landscape photography info
Canon SX730 HS Landscape photography info
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you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery pack (210 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20.3 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery life (250 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Vlogging advice
Canon SX730 HS Vlogging advice
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really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
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relatively wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (300g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of external microphone support
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Canon SX530 HS vs Canon SX730 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX530 HS and Canon SX730 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX530 HSCanon PowerShot SX730 HS
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