Canon SX730 HS vs Pentax X70

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Canon SX730 HS and Pentax X70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and X70 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was introduced 8 years later than the X70 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX730 HS being a Compact camera and the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SX730 HS matches up versus the X70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS & Pentax X70. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX730 HS Gallery & Pentax X70 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera, you will want to consider 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") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Pentax X70 has measurements of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") and a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SX730 HS vs the X70.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX730 HS and X70 is 88 and 71 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The visual below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX730 HS and X70.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX730 HS to show extra detail using its extra 8.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images more aggressively. The younger SX730 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.