Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-S5
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Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-S5 Key Specs
(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
- Announced April 2017
- Previous Model is Canon SX720 HS
- Renewed by Canon SX740 HS
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- ()mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 100g - 102 x 35 x 22mm
- Launched January 2009

Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-S5 Overview
Lets look much closer at the Canon SX730 HS versus Casio EX-S5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Casio. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and EX-S5 (9MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SX730 HS was launched 8 years later than the EX-S5 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX730 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX730 HS matches up versus the EX-S5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-S5 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS and Casio Exilim EX-S5. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX730 HS Gallery and Casio EX-S5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Casio EX-S5
SX730 HS | EX-S5 | |||
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Launched | April 2017 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 101 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 115k | Crisper display (+807k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Canon SX730 HS
EX-S5 | SX730 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Casio EX-S5
SX730 HS | EX-S5 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-S5 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX730 HS offers 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) whilst the Casio EX-S5 has specifications of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX730 HS versus Casio EX-S5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SX730 HS versus the EX-S5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX730 HS and EX-S5 is 88 and 97 respectively.

Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-S5 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching specifications. The photograph below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX730 HS and EX-S5.
Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX730 HS to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 11.3MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger SX730 HS is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-S5 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-S5 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS | Casio Exilim EX-S5 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Casio |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX730 HS | Casio Exilim EX-S5 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2017-04-06 | 2009-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 | 9 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-960mm (40.0x) | () |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-6.9 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 922k dot | 115k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 1/2s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.9 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) | - |
Flash settings | 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 | ||
Supported 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 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 | 300 grams (0.66 lbs) | 100 grams (0.22 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") | 102 x 35 x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 250 photographs | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | NP-80 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $399 | $130 |