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Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-G1

Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
59
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27

Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-G1 Key Specs

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
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX720 HS
  • Later Model is Canon SX740 HS
Casio EX-G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 154g - 104 x 64 x 20mm
  • Released November 2009
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Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-G1 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX730 HS and Casio EX-G1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Casio. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and EX-G1 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was announced 7 years later than the EX-G1 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX730 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the SX730 HS matches up versus the EX-G1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Casio EX-G1

 SX730 HS EX-G1 
ReleasedApril 2017November 2009Fresher by 90 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Canon SX730 HS

 EX-G1 SX730 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Casio EX-G1

 SX730 HS EX-G1 
Focus manually More precise focus
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-G1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX730 HS offers physical dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Casio EX-G1 has proportions of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") and a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX730 HS against the EX-G1.

Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-G1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX730 HS and EX-G1 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-G1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-G1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching specs. The graphic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX730 HS and EX-G1.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon SX730 HS to render extra detail with its extra 8.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent SX730 HS is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-G1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-G1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-G1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Portrait photography information
Casio EX-G1 Portrait photography information
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has manual focus
decent MP (20.3 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-G1 as a Street photography camera
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tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (300 grams)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
53
environment proofing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (154g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Sports photography details
Casio EX-G1 Sports photography details
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excellent zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20.3MP)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (5.9 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (250 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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environment proofing
low max shutter speed (1/1,250s)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Travel photography highlights
Casio EX-G1 Travel photography highlights
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lighter than competition in class (300g)
supports bluetooth
decent MP (20.3 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (960mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (250 per charge)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
54
environment proofing
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (154g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX730 HS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-G1
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has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20.3 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery power (250 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
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manual focus
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Vlogging information
Casio EX-G1 Vlogging information
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pretty wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (300 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have mic port
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wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (154 grams)
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Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-G1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX730 HS and Casio EX-G1
 Canon PowerShot SX730 HSCasio Exilim EX-G1
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Casio Exilim EX-G1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2017-04-06 2009-11-18
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 20.3 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.9-5.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.9 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 2.40 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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 / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 300 gr (0.66 pounds) 154 gr (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 250 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-800
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card microSD/microSDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $399 $61