Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Below, we will be looking at the Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was introduced 3 years after the Galaxy Camera 2 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX730 HS grades versus the Galaxy Camera 2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX730 HS Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX730 HS features exterior 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) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has proportions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX730 HS against the Galaxy Camera 2.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX730 HS and Galaxy Camera 2 is 88 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The picture below might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX730 HS and Galaxy Camera 2.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon SX730 HS to resolve greater detail using its extra 4.3MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer SX730 HS should have a benefit in sensor innovation.