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Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
59
Overall
51
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs

Canon SX730 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 300g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
  • Released April 2017
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX720 HS
  • Later Model is Canon SX740 HS
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 SX730 HS Galaxy Camera 2 
RevealedApril 2017January 2014More modern by 40 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Canon SX730 HS

 Galaxy Camera 2 SX730 HS 
Screen dimension4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution1037k922kSharper screen (+115k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 SX730 HS Galaxy Camera 2 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

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.

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

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

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Portrait photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography factors
48
manual focus
good MP (20.3 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
44
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Street photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography highlights
69
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (300g)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
65
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
lighter than average in class (283g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Sports photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography information
48
long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20.3 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
low frames per second (5.9 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (250 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
48
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (400 CIPA)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Travel photography camera
72
lighter than competitors in class (300 grams)
has bluetooth
good MP (20.3 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (960mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (250 per charge)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
73
better than average battery power (400 shots)
lighter than average in class (283g)
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Landscape photography camera
50
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20.3 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery power (250 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
52
has manual focus
fairly wide (23mm)
big screen (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (400 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Vlogging advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging advice
74
decently wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (300g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have external microphone support
37
fairly wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic jack
lighter than average in class (283 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX730 HS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Canon PowerShot SX730 HSSamsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2017-04-06 2014-01-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 4.8 inches
Display resolution 922k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.9 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 300 gr (0.66 lbs) 283 gr (0.62 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 pictures 400 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $399 $400