Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and Galaxy Camera (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was brought out 4 years after the Galaxy Camera which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SX730 HS matches up vs the Galaxy Camera for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS and Samsung Galaxy Camera. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX730 HS Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX730 HS has external 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) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SX730 HS compared to the Galaxy Camera.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX730 HS and Galaxy Camera is 88 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The pic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX730 HS and Galaxy Camera.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon SX730 HS to offer more detail having its extra 4.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent SX730 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.