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Canon SX730 HS vs Sony TX66

Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
59
Overall
51
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Canon SX730 HS vs Sony TX66 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
  • Revealed April 2017
  • Older Model is Canon SX720 HS
  • New Model is Canon SX740 HS
Sony TX66
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Canon SX730 HS vs Sony TX66 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Canon SX730 HS and Sony TX66, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and the TX66 (18MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was released 5 years after the TX66 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX730 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX730 HS scores against the TX66 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Sony TX66

 SX730 HS TX66 
LaunchedApril 2017February 2012Newer by 63 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Canon SX730 HS

 TX66 SX730 HS 
Screen dimensions3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k922kClearer screen (+308k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Sony TX66

 SX730 HS TX66 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Canon SX730 HS vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX730 HS has physical dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony TX66 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") accompanied by a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX730 HS and Sony TX66 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SX730 HS and the TX66.

Canon SX730 HS vs Sony TX66 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX730 HS and TX66 is 88 and 97 respectively.

Canon SX730 HS vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX730 HS and TX66.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX730 HS to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 2.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern SX730 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX730 HS vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX730 HS vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Portrait photography advice
Sony TX66 Portrait photography advice
48
manual focus
resolution is good (20.3 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
42
manual focus
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Street photography advice
Sony TX66 Street photography advice
69
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (300g)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX730 HS
Sports photography with Sony TX66
48
incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20.3 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.9 frames/s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (250 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
features tracking focus
good battery power (250 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Travel photography details
Sony TX66 Travel photography details
72
lighter than competition in class (300 grams)
supports bluetooth
resolution is good (20.3MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (960mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (250 per charge)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
72
good battery power (250 shots)
boasts focus via touch
megapixel count good (18MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Landscape photography camera
50
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20.3MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery pack (250 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
51
manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3.3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
good battery power (250 CIPA)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Vlogging information
Sony TX66 Vlogging information
74
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (300g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have external microphone socket
36
relatively wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
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Canon SX730 HS vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX730 HS and Sony TX66
 Canon PowerShot SX730 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2017-04-06 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 20.3 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3.3 inches
Resolution of display 922k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.9 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 300 grams (0.66 lbs) 109 grams (0.24 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images 250 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $399 $350