Canon SX610 HS vs Canon SX730 HS

Following is a thorough assessment of the Canon SX610 HS and Canon SX730 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are built by Canon. The sensor resolution of the SX610 HS (20MP) and the SX730 HS (20.3MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was released 3 years prior to the SX730 HS which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX610 HS matches up against the SX730 HS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS & Canon PowerShot SX730 HS. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX610 HS Gallery & Canon SX730 HS Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX610 HS provides exterior measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Canon SX730 HS has proportions 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 SX610 HS and Canon SX730 HS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the SX610 HS versus the SX730 HS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX610 HS and SX730 HS is 93 and 88 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The pic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX610 HS and SX730 HS.

Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX730 HS to show greater detail as a result of its extra 0.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged SX610 HS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.