Canon SX730 HS vs Sony HX90V

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon SX730 HS and Sony HX90V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was launched 2 years later than the HX90V and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the SX730 HS grades vs the HX90V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX730 HS Gallery and Sony HX90V Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX730 HS has got outside dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Sony HX90V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX730 HS and Sony HX90V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SX730 HS versus the HX90V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX730 HS and HX90V is 88 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The visual here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX730 HS and HX90V.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX730 HS to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 2.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer SX730 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.