Canon SX730 HS vs Sony W550

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Canon SX730 HS versus Sony W550, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and W550 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was manufactured 5 years later than the W550 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX730 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX730 HS grades versus the W550 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX730 HS Gallery and Sony W550 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX730 HS comes with 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) and the Sony W550 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX730 HS versus Sony W550 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SX730 HS vs the W550.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX730 HS and W550 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing technical specs. The visual here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX730 HS and W550.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon SX730 HS to offer you extra detail due to its extra 6.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent SX730 HS will have an edge in sensor technology.