Canon SX730 HS vs Sony H200

On this page, we are looking at the Canon SX730 HS versus Sony H200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and the H200 (20MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was announced 4 years later than the H200 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX730 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX730 HS grades versus the H200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX730 HS Gallery & Sony H200 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX730 HS comes with external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Sony H200 has dimensions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SX730 HS against the H200.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX730 HS and H200 is 88 and 67 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX730 HS and H200.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX730 HS to resolve extra detail with its extra 0.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The more recent SX730 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.