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Canon SX730 HS vs Sony S930

Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
59
Overall
51
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon SX730 HS vs Sony S930 Key Specs

Canon SX730 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 300g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
  • Introduced April 2017
  • Succeeded the Canon SX720 HS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX740 HS
Sony S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Canon SX730 HS vs Sony S930 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Canon SX730 HS versus Sony S930, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and S930 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was released 8 years later than the S930 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX730 HS scores against the S930 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Sony S930

 SX730 HS S930 
AnnouncedApril 2017January 2009More recent by 101 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution922k112kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Canon SX730 HS

 S930 SX730 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Sony S930

 SX730 HS S930 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Canon SX730 HS vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX730 HS offers exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Sony S930 has measurements of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX730 HS versus Sony S930 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SX730 HS against the S930.

Canon SX730 HS vs Sony S930 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX730 HS and S930 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX730 HS vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over specs. The graphic here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX730 HS and S930.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX730 HS to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 10.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent SX730 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX730 HS vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX730 HS vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S930 as a Portrait photography camera
48
manual focus
megapixel count good (20.3MP)
offers face detection focus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
26
has manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Street photography highlights
Sony S930 Street photography highlights
69
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (300 grams)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Sports photography advice
Sony S930 Sports photography advice
48
amazing zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20.3 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
low frames per second (5.9 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (250 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Travel photography highlights
Sony S930 Travel photography highlights
72
lighter than competition in class (300 grams)
has bluetooth
megapixel count good (20.3 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (960mm)
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery (250 per charge)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX730 HS
Landscape photography with Sony S930
50
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20.3MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery (250 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
31
has manual focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.4")
no manual control
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Vlogging advice
Sony S930 Vlogging advice
74
decently wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (300g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
missing external microphone jack
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (320 x 240 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
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Canon SX730 HS vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX730 HS and Sony S930
 Canon PowerShot SX730 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2017-04-06 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.4"
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 112 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 1/8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.9 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 300 grams (0.66 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $399 $219