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Canon SX730 HS vs Pentax X-5

Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
59
Overall
51
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
 
Pentax X-5 front
Portability
65
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Canon SX730 HS vs Pentax X-5 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
  • Previous Model is Canon SX720 HS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX740 HS
Pentax X-5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-580mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 595g - 119 x 86 x 107mm
  • Released August 2012
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Canon SX730 HS vs Pentax X-5 Overview

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon SX730 HS and Pentax X-5, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and X-5 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was manufactured 4 years later than the X-5 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX730 HS being a Compact camera and the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX730 HS scores against the X-5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Pentax X-5

 SX730 HS X-5 
ReleasedApril 2017August 2012More recent by 57 months
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the Canon SX730 HS

 X-5 SX730 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Pentax X-5

 SX730 HS X-5 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Canon SX730 HS vs Pentax X-5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX730 HS comes with outside dimensions 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 Pentax X-5 has sizing of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX730 HS compared to the X-5.

Canon SX730 HS vs Pentax X-5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX730 HS and X-5 is 88 and 65 respectively.

Canon SX730 HS vs Pentax X-5 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Pentax X-5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX730 HS and X-5.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX730 HS to render greater detail due to its extra 4.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SX730 HS provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX730 HS vs Pentax X-5 sensor size comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Pentax X-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX730 HS vs Pentax X-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX730 HS
Portrait photography with Pentax X-5
48
manual focus
decent MP (20.3MP)
comes with face detection focusing
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
44
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Street photography information
Pentax X-5 Street photography information
69
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (300 grams)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
50
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than others in class (595g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Sports photography camera
Pentax X-5 as a Sports photography camera
48
long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20.3 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
low frames per second (5.9 frames/s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (250 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
53
long zoom range (22-580mm 26.4 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX730 HS
Travel photography with Pentax X-5
72
lighter than average (300g)
has bluetooth
decent MP (20.3MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (960mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery (250 shots)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
54
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (22mm)
great zoom (580mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (595g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Landscape photography advice
Pentax X-5 Landscape photography advice
50
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20.3MP)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery (250 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
47
manual focus
really wide (22mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX730 HS
Vlogging with Pentax X-5
74
pretty wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (300g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have external mic socket
27
really wide (22mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic port
heavier than others in class (595 grams)
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Canon SX730 HS vs Pentax X-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX730 HS and Pentax X-5
 Canon PowerShot SX730 HSPentax X-5
General Information
Brand Name Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Pentax X-5
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2017-04-06 2012-08-22
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 22-580mm (26.4x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 922k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 230k dot
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 5.9 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 9.10 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
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 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 300g (0.66 lbs) 595g (1.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 119 x 86 x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2")
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 photos 330 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - 4 x AA
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
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $399 $230