Canon SX730 HS vs Sony HX80

Below is a thorough analysis of the Canon SX730 HS and Sony HX80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and the HX80 (18MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was introduced 14 months later than the HX80 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SX730 HS matches up vs the HX80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX730 HS Gallery & Sony HX80 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX730 HS features outside measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony HX80 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX730 HS and Sony HX80 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX730 HS versus the HX80.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX730 HS and HX80 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing specifications. The visual below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX730 HS and HX80.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX730 HS to provide more detail using its extra 2.3MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SX730 HS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.