Canon SX730 HS vs Sony W290
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Canon SX730 HS vs Sony W290 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
- Introduced April 2017
- Superseded the Canon SX720 HS
- Successor is Canon SX740 HS
(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
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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Canon SX730 HS vs Sony W290 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The full galleries are available at Canon SX730 HS Gallery and Sony W290 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Sony W290
SX730 HS | W290 | |||
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Introduced | April 2017 | February 2009 | More modern by 99 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Canon SX730 HS
W290 | SX730 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Sony W290
SX730 HS | W290 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 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).
Contrast the Canon SX730 HS versus Sony W290 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Canon SX730 HS vs Sony W290 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 | |
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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 |