Canon SX730 HS vs Sony S2100
88 Imaging
47 Features
59 Overall
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93 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
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Canon SX730 HS vs Sony S2100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
- 300g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
- Announced April 2017
- Superseded the Canon SX720 HS
- New Model is Canon SX740 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
- Revealed January 2010
Canon SX730 HS vs Sony S2100 Overview
Lets look a little more closely at the Canon SX730 HS versus Sony S2100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and S2100 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SX730 HS was released 7 years later than the S2100 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SX730 HS grades against the S2100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon SX730 HS vs Sony S2100 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX730 HS Gallery and Sony S2100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Sony S2100
SX730 HS | S2100 | |||
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Revealed | April 2017 | January 2010 | Fresher by 89 months | |
Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Canon SX730 HS
S2100 | SX730 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Sony S2100
SX730 HS | S2100 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurements | |
Touch friendly display | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Canon SX730 HS vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX730 HS provides outer measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Sony S2100 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
See the Canon SX730 HS versus Sony S2100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SX730 HS compared to the S2100.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX730 HS and S2100 is 88 and 93 respectively.
Canon SX730 HS vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The photograph here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX730 HS and S2100.
All in all, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX730 HS to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 8.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The newer SX730 HS will have an advantage in sensor technology.
Canon SX730 HS vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SX730 HS vs Sony S2100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX730 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2017-04-06 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 6 | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20.3 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-960mm (40.0x) | 33-105mm (3.2x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-6.9 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 922 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 1 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/1200 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.9fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) | 3.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 300g (0.66 pounds) | 167g (0.37 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 photographs | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $399 | $0 |