Canon SX730 HS vs Sony RX100 III

The following is a complete overview of the Canon SX730 HS vs Sony RX100 III, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and the RX100 III (20MP) is fairly comparable but the SX730 HS (1/2.3") and RX100 III (1") offer different sensor size.

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The SX730 HS was brought out 2 years after the RX100 III which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX730 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX730 HS grades against the RX100 III when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX730 HS Gallery & Sony RX100 III Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX730 HS has physical 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 RX100 III has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX730 HS vs Sony RX100 III in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX730 HS compared to the RX100 III.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX730 HS and RX100 III is 88 and 89 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX730 HS and RX100 III.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX730 HS featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Canon SX730 HS will provide greater detail having its extra 0.3MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more modern SX730 HS should have a benefit in sensor tech.