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Canon SX710 HS vs Canon SX730 HS

Portability
89
Imaging
45
Features
51
Overall
47
Canon PowerShot SX710 HS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
59
Overall
51

Canon SX710 HS vs Canon SX730 HS Key Specs

Canon SX710 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Superseded the Canon SX700 HS
  • Replacement is Canon SX720 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
  • Launched April 2017
  • Superseded the Canon SX720 HS
  • Replacement is Canon SX740 HS
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Canon SX710 HS vs Canon SX730 HS Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Canon SX710 HS versus Canon SX730 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are manufactured by Canon. The resolution of the SX710 HS (20MP) and the SX730 HS (20.3MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was revealed 3 years before the SX730 HS and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the SX710 HS scores against the SX730 HS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Canon SX730 HS

 SX710 HS SX730 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Canon SX710 HS

 SX730 HS SX710 HS 
LaunchedApril 2017January 2015More recent by 27 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and Canon SX730 HS

 SX710 HS SX730 HS 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution922k922kExact same screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon SX710 HS vs Canon SX730 HS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX710 HS has external measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Canon SX730 HS has measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX710 HS versus Canon SX730 HS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SX710 HS compared to the SX730 HS.

Canon SX710 HS vs Canon SX730 HS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX710 HS and SX730 HS is 89 and 88 respectively.

Canon SX710 HS vs Canon SX730 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Canon SX730 HS Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX710 HS and SX730 HS.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX730 HS to provide extra detail because of its extra 0.3MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older SX710 HS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX710 HS vs Canon SX730 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Canon SX730 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX710 HS vs Canon SX730 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Portrait photography factors
Canon SX730 HS Portrait photography factors
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you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
48
focusing manually
good resolution (20.3MP)
comes with face detection focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX710 HS
Street photography with Canon SX730 HS
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (269g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
69
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (300g)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Sports photography information
Canon SX730 HS Sports photography information
47
incredible zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
includes tracking autofocus
slow fps (6.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (230 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
48
incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20.3 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (5.9 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (250 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Travel photography information
Canon SX730 HS Travel photography information
66
lighter than others in class (269g)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (750mm)
no Timelapse mode
low battery pack (230 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
72
lighter than competitors (300g)
has bluetooth
good resolution (20.3 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (960mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (250 CIPA)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX710 HS
Landscape photography with Canon SX730 HS
49
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery pack (230 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
50
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20.3MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery pack (250 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Vlogging advice
Canon SX730 HS Vlogging advice
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quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (269 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone support
74
quite wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (300 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Canon SX710 HS vs Canon SX730 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX710 HS and Canon SX730 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX710 HSCanon PowerShot SX730 HS
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot SX710 HS Canon PowerShot SX730 HS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-01-06 2017-04-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 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 20 megapixels 20.3 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-750mm (30.0x) 24-960mm (40.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.3-6.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 922k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/3200s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 5.9fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, on, slow synchro, off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 269 gr (0.59 pounds) 300 gr (0.66 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 230 photos 250 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $349 $399