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Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-Z550

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
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Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-Z550 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
  • Introduced April 2017
  • Old Model is Canon SX720 HS
  • Later Model is Canon SX740 HS
Casio EX-Z550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 143g - 99 x 53 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-Z550 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SX730 HS and Casio EX-Z550, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Casio. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and EX-Z550 (14MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was announced 7 years later than the EX-Z550 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX730 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX730 HS grades vs the EX-Z550 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Casio EX-Z550

 SX730 HS EX-Z550 
RevealedApril 2017January 2010More recent by 89 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Canon SX730 HS

 EX-Z550 SX730 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Casio EX-Z550

 SX730 HS EX-Z550 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-Z550 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX730 HS has outside dimensions 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-Z550 has sizing of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX730 HS and Casio EX-Z550 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SX730 HS compared to the EX-Z550.

Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-Z550 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX730 HS and EX-Z550 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-Z550 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-Z550 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX730 HS and EX-Z550.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX730 HS to deliver extra detail with its extra 6.3MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SX730 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-Z550 sensor size comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-Z550 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-Z550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Portrait photography highlights
Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography highlights
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you can focus manually
MP count decent (20.3MP)
supports face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-Z550 as a Street photography camera
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tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (300 grams)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX730 HS
Sports photography with Casio EX-Z550
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incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20.3 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
low frames per second (5.9 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (250 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX730 HS
Travel photography with Casio EX-Z550
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lighter than competitors (300g)
connects via bluetooth
MP count decent (20.3 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (960mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (250 shots)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-Z550 as a Landscape photography camera
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you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20.3 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery pack (250 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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you can focus manually
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Vlogging highlights
Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging highlights
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rather wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (300 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have mic jack
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really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
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Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-Z550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX730 HS and Casio EX-Z550
 Canon PowerShot SX730 HSCasio Exilim EX-Z550
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Casio Exilim EX-Z550
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2017-04-06 2010-01-06
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3 megapixel 14 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 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.9fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data 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) 143 grams (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8")
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 -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $399 $149