Canon SX730 HS vs Sony RX100 VI

Below, we will be reviewing the Canon SX730 HS versus Sony RX100 VI, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and the RX100 VI (20MP) is pretty comparable but the SX730 HS (1/2.3") and RX100 VI (1") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The SX730 HS was brought out 14 months prior to the RX100 VI which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX730 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX730 HS scores vs the RX100 VI when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX730 HS Gallery & Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX730 HS comes with external dimensions 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 RX100 VI has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SX730 HS versus the RX100 VI.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX730 HS and RX100 VI is 88 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The photograph below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX730 HS and RX100 VI.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX730 HS due to its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Canon SX730 HS will provide greater detail having its extra 0.3MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older SX730 HS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.