Canon SX730 HS vs Sony HX350

Below is a in depth analysis of the Canon SX730 HS and Sony HX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was brought out 4 months later than the HX350 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX730 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SX730 HS scores versus the HX350 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX730 HS Gallery & Sony HX350 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX730 HS has got external measurements 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 HX350 has measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX730 HS and the HX350.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX730 HS and HX350 is 88 and 62 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX730 HS and HX350.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX730 HS to deliver extra detail having its extra 0.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively.