Canon SX730 HS vs Sony HX30V

Following is a thorough analysis of the Canon SX730 HS and Sony HX30V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and the HX30V (18MP) is very similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was announced 5 years after the HX30V which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX730 HS grades against the HX30V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX730 HS Gallery and Sony HX30V Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX730 HS enjoys exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Sony HX30V has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SX730 HS versus the HX30V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX730 HS and HX30V is 88 and 90 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over specs. The pic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX730 HS and HX30V.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX730 HS to deliver more detail with its extra 2.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent SX730 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.