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Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
59
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung HZ30W 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
  • Introduced April 2017
  • Replaced the Canon SX720 HS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX740 HS
Samsung HZ30W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternate Name is WB600
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Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Canon SX730 HS versus Samsung HZ30W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and HZ30W (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was introduced 7 years later than the HZ30W and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX730 HS grades versus the HZ30W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Samsung HZ30W

 SX730 HS HZ30W 
ReleasedApril 2017January 2010More recent by 88 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Canon SX730 HS

 HZ30W SX730 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Samsung HZ30W

 SX730 HS HZ30W 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX730 HS has got physical dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Samsung HZ30W has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX730 HS compared to the HZ30W.

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX730 HS and HZ30W is 88 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX730 HS and HZ30W.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX730 HS to produce greater detail using its extra 8.3MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger SX730 HS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Portrait photography info
Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography info
48
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20.3MP)
offers face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
29
focusing manually
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Street photography camera
69
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (300g)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (245 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Sports photography details
Samsung HZ30W Sports photography details
48
long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20.3MP)
offers tracking focus
low fps (5.9 frames/s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (250 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
42
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX730 HS
Travel photography with Samsung HZ30W
72
lighter than competition in class (300 grams)
has bluetooth
decent sensor resolution (20.3 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (960mm)
no Timelapse function
not so great battery life (250 per charge)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
63
lighter than average (245g)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Landscape photography information
Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography information
50
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20.3 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery life (250 shots)
no Timelapse function
43
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Vlogging information
Samsung HZ30W Vlogging information
74
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (300g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no microphone port
30
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (245 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
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Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX730 HS and Samsung HZ30W
 Canon PowerShot SX730 HSSamsung HZ30W
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Samsung HZ30W
Also Known as - WB600
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2017-04-06 2010-01-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 20.3 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.9fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 300 gr (0.66 lbs) 245 gr (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $399 $280