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Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
59
Overall
51
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Canon SX730 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 300g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
  • Announced April 2017
  • Old Model is Canon SX720 HS
  • Updated by Canon SX740 HS
Samsung HZ35W
(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
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Also referred to as WB650
Photography Glossary

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

The following is a complete review of the Canon SX730 HS versus Samsung HZ35W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and HZ35W (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was introduced 6 years after the HZ35W which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX730 HS grades versus the HZ35W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Samsung HZ35W

 SX730 HS HZ35W 
IntroducedApril 2017June 2010Newer by 83 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k614kClearer display (+308k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Canon SX730 HS

 HZ35W SX730 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Samsung HZ35W

 SX730 HS HZ35W 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX730 HS features physical dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Samsung HZ35W has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX730 HS versus the HZ35W.

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX730 HS and HZ35W is 88 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX730 HS and HZ35W.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX730 HS to offer you more detail using its extra 8.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The newer SX730 HS should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Portrait photography details
Samsung HZ35W Portrait photography details
48
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20.3 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
manual focus
includes face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Street photography information
Samsung HZ35W Street photography information
69
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (300g)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (245 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX730 HS
Sports photography with Samsung HZ35W
48
amazing zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20.3MP)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (5.9 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery (250 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
42
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Travel photography advice
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography advice
72
lighter than competitors (300g)
supports bluetooth
megapixel count decent (20.3 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (960mm)
no Timelapse function
bad battery (250 per charge)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
63
lighter than others in class (245g)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Landscape photography info
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography info
50
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20.3 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery (250 shots)
no Timelapse function
43
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Vlogging factors
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging factors
74
rather wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (300g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no microphone support
31
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (245 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
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Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX730 HS and Samsung HZ35W
 Canon PowerShot SX730 HSSamsung HZ35W
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Samsung HZ35W
Also referred to as - WB650
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2017-04-06 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.9 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 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
Hot shoe
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 300 grams (0.66 pounds) 245 grams (0.54 pounds)
Physical 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 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 -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $399 $300