Canon SX730 HS vs Sony HX50V

Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon SX730 HS vs Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was unveiled 4 years after the HX50V which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the SX730 HS matches up against the HX50V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX730 HS Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX730 HS features outer measurements 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 HX50V has proportions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX730 HS against the HX50V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX730 HS and HX50V is 88 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The picture here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX730 HS and HX50V.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX730 HS to result in extra detail having an extra 0.3MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX730 HS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.