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Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
59
Overall
51
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G 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
  • Revealed April 2017
  • Succeeded the Canon SX720 HS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX740 HS
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Announced August 2012
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Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

The following is a in depth review of the Canon SX730 HS versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was brought out 4 years after the Galaxy Camera 4G which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SX730 HS scores versus the Galaxy Camera 4G for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 SX730 HS Galaxy Camera 4G 
AnnouncedApril 2017August 2012Newer by 57 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k0kCrisper screen (+922k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Canon SX730 HS

 Galaxy Camera 4G SX730 HS 
Screen dimensions4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 SX730 HS Galaxy Camera 4G 

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX730 HS features exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Check the Canon SX730 HS versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SX730 HS against the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX730 HS and Galaxy Camera 4G is 88 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The image underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX730 HS and Galaxy Camera 4G.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon SX730 HS to result in more detail having its extra 4.3MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger SX730 HS will have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX730 HS
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
48
focusing manually
good megapixels (20.3 megapixels)
has face detection focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
30
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX730 HS
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
69
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (300 grams)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (305 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Sports photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography features
48
great zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20.3 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (5.9 frames per second)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (250 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
44
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Travel photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography highlights
72
lighter than others (300 grams)
supports bluetooth
good megapixels (20.3MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (960mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
bad battery (250 per charge)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
72
lighter than competitors in class (305 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
quite wide (23mm)
very long zoom (481mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Landscape photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography details
50
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20.3 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery (250 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
47
quite wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
very good size screen (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Vlogging camera
74
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (300g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have external mic support
36
quite wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (305 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of external mic support
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Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX730 HS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Canon PowerShot SX730 HSSamsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2017-04-06 2012-08-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 1.4GHz Quad-Core
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 -
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 4.8 inch
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs -
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 5.9 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 300 gr (0.66 pounds) 305 gr (0.67 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $399 $550