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Canon SX730 HS vs Pentax VS20

Portability
88 Imaging
47 Features
59 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
 
Pentax Optio VS20 front
Portability
90 Imaging
39 Features
35 Overall
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Canon SX730 HS vs Pentax VS20 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
  • Old Model is Canon SX720 HS
  • Updated by Canon SX740 HS
Pentax VS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-560mm (F3.1-4.8) lens
  • 235g - 111 x 61 x 38mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Canon SX730 HS vs Pentax VS20 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Canon SX730 HS versus Pentax VS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and VS20 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was launched 5 years after the VS20 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SX730 HS matches up vs the VS20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Pentax VS20

		

		

			
 SX730 HS VS20 
RevealedApril 2017January 2012More modern by 64 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax VS20 over the Canon SX730 HS

		

		

			
 VS20 SX730 HS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Pentax VS20

		

		

			
 SX730 HS VS20 
Focus manually  Dial exact focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Touch screen  Lacking Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX730 HS vs Pentax VS20 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX730 HS provides external dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Pentax VS20 has sizing of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX730 HS versus Pentax VS20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SX730 HS compared to the VS20.
Canon SX730 HS vs Pentax VS20 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX730 HS and VS20 is 88 and 90 respectively.
Canon SX730 HS vs Pentax VS20 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX730 HS vs Pentax VS20 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through technical specs. The pic here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX730 HS and VS20.
As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX730 HS to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 4.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer SX730 HS provides an advantage in sensor technology.
	
			Canon SX730 HS vs Pentax VS20 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX730 HS vs Pentax VS20 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX730 HS vs Pentax VS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon SX730 HS
Portrait photography with Pentax VS20
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 has manual focus
 megapixel count good (20.3 megapixels)
 comes with face detect focus
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
36
 has manual focus
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 manual exposure not possible
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Canon SX730 HS Street photography details
Pentax VS20 Street photography details
69
 has a tilting screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (300g)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
61
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than average (235 grams)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon SX730 HS
Sports photography with Pentax VS20
48
 excellent zoom range (24-960mm  40.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (20.3 megapixels)
 comes with tracking focus
 slow continuous shooting (5.9 frames per second)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 bad battery pack (250 shots)
 lack of phase detect auto focus
44
 excellent zoom range (28-560mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 supports tracking focus
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX730 HS Travel photography highlights
Pentax VS20 Travel photography highlights
72
 lighter than competition in class (300g)
 supports bluetooth
 megapixel count good (20.3 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 display is selfie friendly
 decently wide (24mm)
 long zoom (960mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 bad battery pack (250 shots)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
68
 lighter than average (235g)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (28mm)
 very long zoom (560mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 does not have selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon SX730 HS as a Landscape photography camera
 Pentax VS20 as a Landscape photography camera
50
 has manual focus
 decently wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (20.3 megapixels)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 bad battery pack (250 shots)
 lack of Time Lapse function
47
 has manual focus
 decently wide (28mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon SX730 HS
Vlogging with Pentax VS20
74
 decently wide (24mm)
 display is selfie friendly
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition in class (300g)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 lack of mic jack
30
 decently wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than average (235g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of microphone jack
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Canon SX730 HS vs Pentax VS20 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX730 HS and Pentax VS20
 Canon PowerShot SX730 HSPentax Optio VS20
General Information
Company Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Pentax Optio VS20
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2017-04-06 2012-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 28-560mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.1-4.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 922 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.9fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
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
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 300 grams (0.66 lb) 235 grams (0.52 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 111 x 61 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-LI122
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $399 $106