Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-ZR700
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Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Key Specs
(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
- Previous Model is Canon SX720 HS
- Successor is Canon SX740 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
- Announced January 2013
Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon SX730 HS and Casio EX-ZR700, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Casio. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and EX-ZR700 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SX730 HS was revealed 4 years later than the EX-ZR700 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX730 HS grades against the EX-ZR700 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS and Casio Exilim EX-ZR700. The full galleries are available at Canon SX730 HS Gallery and Casio EX-ZR700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Casio EX-ZR700
SX730 HS | EX-ZR700 | |||
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Announced | April 2017 | January 2013 | More recent by 51 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Canon SX730 HS
EX-ZR700 | SX730 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Casio EX-ZR700
SX730 HS | EX-ZR700 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display size | |
Display resolution | 922k | 922k | Same display resolution | |
Touch display | Neither offers Touch display |
Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX730 HS offers exterior 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-ZR700 has dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX730 HS and Casio EX-ZR700 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX730 HS compared to the EX-ZR700.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX730 HS and EX-ZR700 is 88 and 91 respectively.
Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The photograph below may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX730 HS and EX-ZR700.
As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX730 HS to show extra detail because of its extra 4.3MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more modern SX730 HS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SX730 HS vs Casio EX-ZR700 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS | Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Casio |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX730 HS | Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2017-04-06 | 2013-01-29 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 6 | EXILIM Engine HS 3 |
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 aliasing 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 images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
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 mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-960mm (40.0x) | 25-450mm (18.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-6.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 922 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | Super Clear TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.9 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) | 4.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps), |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 300 gr (0.66 lb) | 222 gr (0.49 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") | 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
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 shots | 470 shots |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $399 | $370 |