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Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300

Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
59
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
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Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 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
  • Revealed April 2017
  • Older Model is Canon SX720 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX740 HS
Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced May 2012
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Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Canon SX730 HS versus Casio EX-ZR300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Casio. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and EX-ZR300 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was unveiled 4 years later than the EX-ZR300 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SX730 HS grades vs the EX-ZR300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Casio EX-ZR300

 SX730 HS EX-ZR300 
IntroducedApril 2017May 2012More recent by 60 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k461kSharper display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Canon SX730 HS

 EX-ZR300 SX730 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Casio EX-ZR300

 SX730 HS EX-ZR300 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX730 HS enjoys external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZR300 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX730 HS versus Casio EX-ZR300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SX730 HS and the EX-ZR300.

Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX730 HS and EX-ZR300 is 88 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX730 HS and EX-ZR300.

As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX730 HS to render more detail having an extra 4.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern SX730 HS should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-ZR300 as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
megapixel count good (20.3MP)
includes face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Street photography information
Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography information
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tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (300 grams)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (205g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Sports photography factors
Casio EX-ZR300 Sports photography factors
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amazing zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20.3MP)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (5.9 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (250 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
55
excellent zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery (500 shots)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX730 HS
Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR300
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lighter than competition (300 grams)
has bluetooth
megapixel count good (20.3MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (960mm)
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery (250 CIPA)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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better than average battery (500 CIPA)
lighter than others in class (205g)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (300mm)
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-ZR300 as a Landscape photography camera
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has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20.3 megapixels)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery (250 shots)
no Timelapse mode
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focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
better than average battery (500 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Vlogging highlights
Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging highlights
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quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (300g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no microphone port
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quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
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Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX730 HS and Casio EX-ZR300
 Canon PowerShot SX730 HSCasio Exilim EX-ZR300
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Casio Exilim EX-ZR300
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2017-04-06 2012-05-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.9fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 300 gr (0.66 lbs) 205 gr (0.45 lbs)
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 All around 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 shots 500 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $399 $329