Canon SX730 HS vs Pentax X90

The following is a complete overview of the Canon SX730 HS versus Pentax X90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and X90 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was launched 6 years after the X90 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX730 HS being a Compact camera and the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX730 HS matches up vs the X90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS and Pentax X90. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX730 HS Gallery and Pentax X90 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX730 HS has got outside measurements 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 Pentax X90 has dimensions of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SX730 HS versus the X90.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX730 HS and X90 is 88 and 69 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching specs. The picture below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX730 HS and X90.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon SX730 HS to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 8.3MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX730 HS should have an advantage in sensor technology.