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Canon SX730 HS vs Sony W290

Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
59
Overall
51
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32

Canon SX730 HS vs Sony W290 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
  • Superseded the Canon SX720 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX740 HS
Sony W290
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 57 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Canon SX730 HS vs Sony W290 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Canon SX730 HS versus Sony W290, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and W290 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was revealed 8 years after the W290 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX730 HS matches up vs the W290 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Sony W290

 SX730 HS W290 
IntroducedApril 2017February 2009More modern by 99 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Canon SX730 HS

 W290 SX730 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Sony W290

 SX730 HS W290 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Canon SX730 HS vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX730 HS comes with external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Sony W290 has sizing of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX730 HS vs the W290.

Canon SX730 HS vs Sony W290 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX730 HS and W290 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX730 HS vs Sony W290 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The image here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX730 HS and W290.

All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX730 HS to produce extra detail because of its extra 8.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX730 HS provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon SX730 HS vs Sony W290 sensor size comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Sony W290 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX730 HS vs Sony W290 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W290 as a Portrait photography camera
48
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20.3MP)
includes face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
focusing manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Street photography advice
Sony W290 Street photography advice
69
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (300g)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Sports photography information
Sony W290 Sports photography information
48
incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20.3 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (5.9 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (250 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Travel photography info
Sony W290 Travel photography info
72
lighter than competition in class (300 grams)
has bluetooth
sensor resolution is decent (20.3MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (960mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (250 CIPA)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
57
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Landscape photography features
Sony W290 Landscape photography features
50
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20.3MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery life (250 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
41
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Vlogging camera
Sony W290 as a Vlogging camera
74
reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (300 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have external mic port
28
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
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Canon SX730 HS vs Sony W290 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX730 HS and Sony W290
 Canon PowerShot SX730 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2017-04-06 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 -
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
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 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
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 support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.9 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 98 x 57 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
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, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $399 $230