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Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung ST90

Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
59
Overall
51
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
 
Samsung ST90 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung ST90 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
  • Replaced the Canon SX720 HS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX740 HS
Samsung ST90
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung ST90 Overview

Following is a in-depth review of the Canon SX730 HS and Samsung ST90, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and ST90 (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was introduced 6 years after the ST90 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX730 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SX730 HS matches up against the ST90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Samsung ST90

 SX730 HS ST90 
AnnouncedApril 2017January 2011More modern by 76 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Canon SX730 HS

 ST90 SX730 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Samsung ST90

 SX730 HS ST90 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung ST90 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX730 HS features physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST90 has dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX730 HS and the ST90.

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung ST90 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX730 HS and ST90 is 88 and 99 respectively.

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung ST90 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung ST90 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The picture below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX730 HS and ST90.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX730 HS to result in more detail using its extra 6.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher SX730 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung ST90 sensor size comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung ST90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung ST90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Portrait photography advice
Samsung ST90 Portrait photography advice
48
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20.3 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST90 as a Street photography camera
69
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (300g)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
49
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Sports photography highlights
Samsung ST90 Sports photography highlights
48
great zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20.3 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
max fps very slow (5.9 frames per second)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (250 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
26
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Travel photography information
Samsung ST90 Travel photography information
72
lighter than others in class (300g)
supports bluetooth
megapixel count decent (20.3MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (960mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery (250 per charge)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
great max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX730 HS
Landscape photography with Samsung ST90
50
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20.3 megapixels)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery (250 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
37
great max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Vlogging information
Samsung ST90 Vlogging information
74
rather wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (300 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have microphone socket
27
great max aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
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Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung ST90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX730 HS and Samsung ST90
 Canon PowerShot SX730 HSSamsung ST90
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Samsung ST90
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2017-04-06 2011-01-19
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
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 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 80 -
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.9 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 300 gr (0.66 lbs) -
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" 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 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card -
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $399 $150