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Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-S7

Portability
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Imaging
47
Features
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Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-S7 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
  • Revealed April 2017
  • Superseded the Canon SX720 HS
  • Later Model is Canon SX740 HS
Casio EX-S7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 57 x 20mm
  • Revealed February 2010
Photography Glossary

Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-S7 Overview

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Canon SX730 HS versus Casio EX-S7, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Casio. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and EX-S7 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was brought out 7 years later than the EX-S7 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX730 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-S7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX730 HS matches up versus the EX-S7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Casio EX-S7

 SX730 HS EX-S7 
RevealedApril 2017February 2010More recent by 87 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Canon SX730 HS

 EX-S7 SX730 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Casio EX-S7

 SX730 HS EX-S7 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-S7 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX730 HS has external dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-S7 has dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX730 HS versus Casio EX-S7 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the SX730 HS and the EX-S7.

Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-S7 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX730 HS and EX-S7 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-S7 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-S7 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX730 HS and EX-S7.

As you can see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX730 HS to result in extra detail having its extra 8.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer SX730 HS provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-S7 sensor size comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-S7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-S7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX730 HS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-S7
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manual focus
megapixel count good (20.3 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-S7 as a Street photography camera
69
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (300g)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Sports photography highlights
Casio EX-S7 Sports photography highlights
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great zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20.3 megapixels)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (5.9 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (250 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Travel photography information
Casio EX-S7 Travel photography information
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lighter than average in class (300 grams)
supports bluetooth
megapixel count good (20.3 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (960mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (250 shots)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Landscape photography info
Casio EX-S7 Landscape photography info
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manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20.3MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery (250 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
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focusing manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Vlogging highlights
Casio EX-S7 Vlogging highlights
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quite wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (300 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
missing mic socket
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wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
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Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-S7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX730 HS and Casio EX-S7
 Canon PowerShot SX730 HSCasio Exilim EX-S7
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Casio Exilim EX-S7
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2017-04-06 2010-02-21
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 Exilim Engine 5.0
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.9 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 3.20 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 300 grams (0.66 pounds) 121 grams (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-80
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $399 $140