Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-G1

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS and Casio Exilim EX-G1. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX730 HS Gallery and Casio EX-G1 Gallery.

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).

Check the Canon SX730 HS and Casio EX-G1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.