Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-10

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon SX730 HS versus Casio EX-10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Casio. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and EX-10 (12MP) and the SX730 HS (1/2.3") and EX-10 (1/1.7") offer different sensor sizes.

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The SX730 HS was manufactured 3 years after the EX-10 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX730 HS scores vs the EX-10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS and Casio Exilim EX-10. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX730 HS Gallery and Casio EX-10 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX730 HS features physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Casio EX-10 has dimensions of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX730 HS versus Casio EX-10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SX730 HS against the EX-10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX730 HS and EX-10 is 88 and 83 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking specs. The picture here might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX730 HS and EX-10.

All in all, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX730 HS because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Canon SX730 HS will give you greater detail due to its extra 8.3MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively. The fresher SX730 HS provides an edge in sensor innovation.