Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-H30

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Canon SX730 HS and Casio EX-H30, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Casio. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and EX-H30 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was introduced 6 years later than the EX-H30 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX730 HS matches up versus the EX-H30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS and Casio Exilim EX-H30. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX730 HS Gallery and Casio EX-H30 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX730 HS enjoys external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-H30 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX730 HS and Casio EX-H30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SX730 HS vs the EX-H30.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX730 HS and EX-H30 is 88 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX730 HS and EX-H30.

Clearly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon SX730 HS to show more detail using its extra 4.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SX730 HS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.