Canon SX730 HS vs Sony HX99

On this page, we are matching up the Canon SX730 HS vs Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and the HX99 (18MP) is fairly comparable but the SX730 HS (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The SX730 HS was launched 17 months prior to the HX99 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the SX730 HS matches up against the HX99 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX730 HS Gallery & Sony HX99 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX730 HS has outside measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Sony HX99 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX730 HS vs Sony HX99 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SX730 HS vs the HX99.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX730 HS and HX99 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through a spec sheet. The image below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX730 HS and HX99.

Clearly, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX730 HS because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon SX730 HS will show extra detail utilizing its extra 2.3MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged SX730 HS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.