Canon SX730 HS vs Pentax RZ18

Let's look closer at the Canon SX730 HS and Pentax RZ18, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and RZ18 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was unveiled 5 years later than the RZ18 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX730 HS matches up vs the RZ18 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS and Pentax Optio RZ18. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX730 HS Gallery and Pentax RZ18 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX730 HS provides outer measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Pentax RZ18 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX730 HS compared to the RZ18.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX730 HS and RZ18 is 88 and 92 respectively.

Normally, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through technical specs. The photograph here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX730 HS and RZ18.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX730 HS to provide extra detail having an extra 4.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The newer SX730 HS provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.