Canon SX730 HS vs Sony H50

Below is a thorough analysis of the Canon SX730 HS and Sony H50, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and H50 (9MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was brought out 8 years later than the H50 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX730 HS matches up against the H50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX730 HS Gallery & Sony H50 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX730 HS offers exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony H50 has proportions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") and a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX730 HS and Sony H50 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX730 HS and the H50.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX730 HS and H50 is 88 and 69 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The visual below will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX730 HS and H50.

As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SX730 HS to offer greater detail having its extra 11.3MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The younger SX730 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.