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Canon SX620 HS vs Canon SX730 HS

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
59
Overall
51

Canon SX620 HS vs Canon SX730 HS Key Specs

Canon SX620 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-625mm (F3.2-6.6) lens
  • 182g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Released May 2016
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
  • Revealed April 2017
  • Succeeded the Canon SX720 HS
  • Replacement is Canon SX740 HS
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Canon SX620 HS vs Canon SX730 HS Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Canon SX620 HS versus Canon SX730 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both offered by Canon. The resolution of the SX620 HS (20MP) and the SX730 HS (20.3MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was launched 11 months prior to the SX730 HS so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SX620 HS grades vs the SX730 HS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Canon SX730 HS

 SX620 HS SX730 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Canon SX620 HS

 SX730 HS SX620 HS 
RevealedApril 2017May 2016More modern by 11 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Canon SX730 HS

 SX620 HS SX730 HS 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Display resolution922k922kSame display resolution
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon SX620 HS vs Canon SX730 HS Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX620 HS offers external dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and 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).

Look at the Canon SX620 HS versus Canon SX730 HS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX620 HS compared to the SX730 HS.

Canon SX620 HS vs Canon SX730 HS size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX620 HS and SX730 HS is 93 and 88 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Canon SX730 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Canon SX730 HS Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading specs. The picture here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX620 HS and SX730 HS.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX730 HS to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 0.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged SX620 HS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX620 HS vs Canon SX730 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Canon SX730 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Canon SX730 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Canon SX730 HS as a Portrait photography camera
44
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
features face detection focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
48
manual focus
resolution is good (20.3MP)
features face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Street photography camera
Canon SX730 HS as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (182g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
69
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (300g)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX620 HS
Sports photography with Canon SX730 HS
48
excellent zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.5 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
48
great zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20.3MP)
features tracking focus
max fps very slow (5.9 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (250 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX620 HS
Travel photography with Canon SX730 HS
71
lighter than others (182 grams)
resolution is good (20MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (625mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
72
lighter than others in class (300g)
connects via bluetooth
resolution is good (20.3 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (960mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (250 shots)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Landscape photography advice
Canon SX730 HS Landscape photography advice
50
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
50
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20.3MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery power (250 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Vlogging info
Canon SX730 HS Vlogging info
35
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (182 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of external mic socket
74
quite wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (300g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have mic port
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Canon SX620 HS vs Canon SX730 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Canon SX730 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSCanon PowerShot SX730 HS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Canon PowerShot SX730 HS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2016-05-10 2017-04-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20.3 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-625mm (25.0x) 24-960mm (40.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.6 f/3.3-6.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 922k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/3200 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.5fps 5.9fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 4.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, on, slow synchro, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 182 grams (0.40 lbs) 300 grams (0.66 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 295 pictures 250 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $279 $399