Canon SX730 HS vs Sony HX100V

On this page, we are matching up the Canon SX730 HS and Sony HX100V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and HX100V (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was manufactured 5 years after the HX100V which is quite a significant gap 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 HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SX730 HS grades versus the HX100V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX730 HS Gallery and Sony HX100V Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX730 HS enjoys physical dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony HX100V has sizing of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX730 HS and Sony HX100V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SX730 HS and the HX100V.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX730 HS and HX100V is 88 and 66 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The picture here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX730 HS and HX100V.

To sum up, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX730 HS to offer you greater detail due to its extra 4.3MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer SX730 HS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.