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Canon SX730 HS vs Sony HX10V

Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
59
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43

Canon SX730 HS vs Sony HX10V 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
  • Released April 2017
  • Succeeded the Canon SX720 HS
  • Later Model is Canon SX740 HS
Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Released February 2012
  • New Model is Sony HX20V
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Canon SX730 HS vs Sony HX10V Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon SX730 HS versus Sony HX10V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was revealed 5 years after the HX10V which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the SX730 HS matches up versus the HX10V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Sony HX10V

 SX730 HS HX10V 
ReleasedApril 2017February 2012More modern by 63 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Canon SX730 HS

 HX10V SX730 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Sony HX10V

 SX730 HS HX10V 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution922k922kEqual display resolution
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon SX730 HS vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX730 HS offers 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) whilst the Sony HX10V has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SX730 HS and the HX10V.

Canon SX730 HS vs Sony HX10V size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX730 HS and HX10V is 88 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX730 HS vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The image below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX730 HS and HX10V.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX730 HS to produce more detail because of its extra 2.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The younger SX730 HS is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon SX730 HS vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX730 HS vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Portrait photography info
Sony HX10V Portrait photography info
48
manual focus
good MP (20.3 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
38
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Street photography features
Sony HX10V Street photography features
69
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (300 grams)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (234 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Sports photography camera
48
incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20.3MP)
offers tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (5.9 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (250 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
49
excellent zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX730 HS
Travel photography with Sony HX10V
72
lighter than competition (300 grams)
supports bluetooth
good MP (20.3MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (960mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (250 shots)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition (234 grams)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (400mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Landscape photography camera
50
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20.3MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery pack (250 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
45
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Vlogging features
Sony HX10V Vlogging features
74
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (300g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
lack of external mic support
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (234g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
missing mic port
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Canon SX730 HS vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX730 HS and Sony HX10V
 Canon PowerShot SX730 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2017-04-06 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 24-400mm (16.7x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.9 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 300g (0.66 pounds) 234g (0.52 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 photos 320 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $399 $616