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Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-Z29

Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
59
Overall
51
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27

Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-Z29 Key Specs

Canon SX730 HS
(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
  • Old Model is Canon SX720 HS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX740 HS
Casio EX-Z29
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-113mm (F) lens
  • 125g - 101 x 57 x 23mm
  • Released March 2009
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Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-Z29 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-Z29, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Casio. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and EX-Z29 (10MP) and the SX730 HS (1/2.3") and EX-Z29 (1/2.5") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX730 HS was released 8 years after the EX-Z29 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX730 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z29 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SX730 HS scores against the EX-Z29 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Casio EX-Z29

 SX730 HS EX-Z29 
ReleasedApril 2017March 2009Newer by 99 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k115kClearer screen (+807k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Canon SX730 HS

 EX-Z29 SX730 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Casio EX-Z29

 SX730 HS EX-Z29 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-Z29 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX730 HS has got outer measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z29 has proportions of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-Z29 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX730 HS vs the EX-Z29.

Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-Z29 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX730 HS and EX-Z29 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-Z29 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-Z29 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through specifications. The image here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX730 HS and EX-Z29.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX730 HS featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Canon SX730 HS will produce more detail as a result of its extra 10.3MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer SX730 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-Z29 sensor size comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-Z29 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-Z29 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-Z29 as a Portrait photography camera
48
focusing manually
MP count good (20.3MP)
features face detection focusing
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
26
you can focus manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Street photography details
Casio EX-Z29 Street photography details
69
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (300 grams)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Sports photography features
Casio EX-Z29 Sports photography features
48
amazing zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20.3 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (5.9 frames per second)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (250 shots)
no phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Travel photography details
Casio EX-Z29 Travel photography details
72
lighter than competition (300 grams)
connects via bluetooth
MP count good (20.3MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (960mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (250 shots)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
57
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Landscape photography advice
Casio EX-Z29 Landscape photography advice
50
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20.3 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery life (250 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
31
you can focus manually
fast maximum aperture (f)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Vlogging factors
Casio EX-Z29 Vlogging factors
74
fairly wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (300 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have external mic socket
25
fast maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not good (38mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-Z29 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX730 HS and Casio EX-Z29
 Canon PowerShot SX730 HSCasio Exilim EX-Z29
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Casio Exilim EX-Z29
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2017-04-06 2009-03-03
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 38-113mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 6.3
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 115 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.9 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 300 gr (0.66 pounds) 125 gr (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SDHC / SD Memory Card
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $399 $79