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Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-Z33

Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
59
Overall
51
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-Z33 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
  • Introduced April 2017
  • Old Model is Canon SX720 HS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX740 HS
Casio EX-Z33
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 106g - 95 x 56 x 18mm
  • Announced August 2009
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Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-Z33 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Canon SX730 HS versus Casio EX-Z33, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Casio. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and EX-Z33 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX730 HS was released 7 years after the EX-Z33 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX730 HS matches up vs the EX-Z33 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Casio EX-Z33

 SX730 HS EX-Z33 
AnnouncedApril 2017August 2009More modern by 93 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Canon SX730 HS

 EX-Z33 SX730 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Casio EX-Z33

 SX730 HS EX-Z33 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-Z33 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX730 HS has physical dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z33 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs).

See the Canon SX730 HS versus Casio EX-Z33 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SX730 HS against the EX-Z33.

Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-Z33 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX730 HS and EX-Z33 is 88 and 97 respectively.

Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-Z33 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-Z33 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The image here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX730 HS and EX-Z33.

As you can see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon SX730 HS to show more detail as a result of its extra 10.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The newer SX730 HS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-Z33 sensor size comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-Z33 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-Z33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-Z33 as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
good resolution (20.3 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
26
manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Street photography information
Casio EX-Z33 Street photography information
69
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (300g)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
55
lighter than competitors in class (106 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Sports photography info
Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography info
48
incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20.3MP)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.9 frames per second)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (250 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Travel photography details
Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography details
72
lighter than average in class (300 grams)
has bluetooth
good resolution (20.3 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (960mm)
no Timelapse recording
bad battery (250 CIPA)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
56
lighter than competitors in class (106g)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Landscape photography highlights
Casio EX-Z33 Landscape photography highlights
50
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20.3MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery (250 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
27
manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Vlogging features
Casio EX-Z33 Vlogging features
74
fairly wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (300 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no microphone socket
25
lighter than competitors in class (106 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-Z33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX730 HS and Casio EX-Z33
 Canon PowerShot SX730 HSCasio Exilim EX-Z33
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Casio Exilim EX-Z33
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2017-04-06 2009-08-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
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
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.9 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 grams (0.66 pounds) 106 grams (0.23 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-82
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $399 $120