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Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
59
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
46
Overall
39

Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 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-ZR100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 204g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Canon SX730 HS and Casio EX-ZR100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Casio. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and EX-ZR100 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was introduced 5 years later than the EX-ZR100 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SX730 HS matches up against the EX-ZR100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Casio EX-ZR100

 SX730 HS EX-ZR100 
LaunchedApril 2017July 2011More recent by 70 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k461kCrisper display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR100 over the Canon SX730 HS

 EX-ZR100 SX730 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Casio EX-ZR100

 SX730 HS EX-ZR100 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX730 HS offers physical dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZR100 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX730 HS and Casio EX-ZR100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SX730 HS and the EX-ZR100.

Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX730 HS and EX-ZR100 is 88 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through specs. The photograph underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX730 HS and EX-ZR100.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX730 HS to give you greater detail using its extra 8.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The younger SX730 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Portrait photography info
Casio EX-ZR100 Portrait photography info
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you can focus manually
MP count good (20.3MP)
has face detection focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
29
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX730 HS
Street photography with Casio EX-ZR100
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has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (300 grams)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (204g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-ZR100 as a Sports photography camera
48
excellent zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20.3 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.9 frames/s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (250 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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great zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
fast shooting (40.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Travel photography highlights
Casio EX-ZR100 Travel photography highlights
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lighter than competition (300g)
connects via bluetooth
MP count good (20.3MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (960mm)
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (250 shots)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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lighter than others (204 grams)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-ZR100 as a Landscape photography camera
50
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20.3MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery pack (250 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
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has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX730 HS
Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR100
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decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (300g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no external mic socket
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pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (204g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
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Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-ZR100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX730 HS and Casio EX-ZR100
 Canon PowerShot SX730 HSCasio Exilim EX-ZR100
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Casio Exilim EX-ZR100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2017-04-06 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 12MP
Anti aliasing 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 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 922k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.9 frames per second 40.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 64 (480, 1000 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 300g (0.66 pounds) 204g (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $399 $300