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Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15

Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
59
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15 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
  • Revealed April 2017
  • Older Model is Canon SX720 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX740 HS
Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
  • Released January 2012
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Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX730 HS versus Casio EX-ZR15, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Casio. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and EX-ZR15 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was manufactured 5 years after the EX-ZR15 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX730 HS scores versus the EX-ZR15 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Casio EX-ZR15

 SX730 HS EX-ZR15 
ReleasedApril 2017January 2012Newer by 64 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k461kSharper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Canon SX730 HS

 EX-ZR15 SX730 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Casio EX-ZR15

 SX730 HS EX-ZR15 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX730 HS offers physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Casio EX-ZR15 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX730 HS versus Casio EX-ZR15 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SX730 HS vs the EX-ZR15.

Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX730 HS and EX-ZR15 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching technical specs. The pic here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX730 HS and EX-ZR15.

As you have seen, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX730 HS to render more detail due to its extra 4.3MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer SX730 HS provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15 sensor size comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX730 HS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR15
48
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20.3MP)
supports face detection focus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
40
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Street photography features
Casio EX-ZR15 Street photography features
69
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (300 grams)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-ZR15 as a Sports photography camera
48
incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20.3MP)
supports tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (5.9 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (250 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
great battery pack (325 per charge)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX730 HS
Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR15
72
lighter than competition (300 grams)
connects via bluetooth
decent sensor resolution (20.3 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (960mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery (250 shots)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
67
great battery pack (325 shots)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Landscape photography highlights
Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography highlights
50
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20.3MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery (250 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
49
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (325 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Vlogging advice
Casio EX-ZR15 Vlogging advice
74
rather wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (300 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
lack of external microphone support
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic jack
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Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX730 HS and Casio EX-ZR15
 Canon PowerShot SX730 HSCasio Exilim EX-ZR15
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Casio Exilim EX-ZR15
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2017-04-06 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 Exilim Engine 5.0
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.9 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 5.20 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 300g (0.66 lb) 176g (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 pictures 325 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-110
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $399 $249