Canon SX730 HS vs Sony TX66
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Canon SX730 HS vs Sony TX66 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX730 HS vs Sony TX66 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX730 HS Gallery & Sony TX66 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Sony TX66
SX730 HS | TX66 | |||
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Launched | April 2017 | ![]() | February 2012 | Newer by 63 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Canon SX730 HS
TX66 | SX730 HS | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3.3" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 922k | Clearer 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX730 HS vs Sony TX66 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 | |
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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 |