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Canon SX730 HS vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
59
Overall
51
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
 
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC front
Portability
85
Imaging
34
Features
44
Overall
38

Canon SX730 HS vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 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
  • Succeeded the Canon SX720 HS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX740 HS
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-72mm (F2.5-4.4) lens
  • 355g - 114 x 70 x 44mm
  • Revealed March 2010
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Canon SX730 HS vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Overview

Lets look much closer at the Canon SX730 HS versus Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (10MP) and the SX730 HS (1/2.3") and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC (1/1.7") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX730 HS was unveiled 7 years later than the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX730 HS being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX730 HS scores vs the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

 SX730 HS GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 
RevealedApril 2017March 2010Fresher by 86 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k920kSharper screen (+2k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC over the Canon SX730 HS

 GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC SX730 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC

 SX730 HS GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Canon SX730 HS vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. 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 Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC has proportions of 114mm x 70mm x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX730 HS versus Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SX730 HS compared to the GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

Canon SX730 HS vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX730 HS and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC is 88 and 85 respectively.

Canon SX730 HS vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC top view buttons comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX730 HS and GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX730 HS using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Canon SX730 HS will render extra detail having an extra 10.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The newer SX730 HS will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon SX730 HS vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC sensor size comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX730 HS vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Portrait photography info
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Portrait photography info
47
has manual focus
resolution is good (20.3 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
36
manual focus
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Street photography factors
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Street photography factors
69
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (300g)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (355g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC as a Sports photography camera
48
excellent zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20.3 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
low frames per second (5.9 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery (250 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
does not have liveview
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Travel photography features
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Travel photography features
72
lighter than average in class (300g)
supports bluetooth
resolution is good (20.3 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (960mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low battery (250 CIPA)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
60
lighter than competitors in class (355 grams)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Landscape photography highlights
49
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20.3MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery (250 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
47
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC as a Vlogging camera
74
relatively wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (300 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
missing mic jack
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (355g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Canon SX730 HS vs Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX730 HS and Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
 Canon PowerShot SX730 HSRicoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
General Information
Brand Canon Ricoh
Model Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Ricoh GXR S10 24-72mm F2.5-4.4 VC
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2017-04-06 2010-03-18
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 24-72mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/2.5-4.4
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 180s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.9 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 4.50 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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) 355g (0.78 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 114 x 70 x 44mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots 410 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $399 $349