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Canon SX730 HS vs Sony W610

Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
59
Overall
51
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

Canon SX730 HS vs Sony W610 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
  • Announced April 2017
  • Old Model is Canon SX720 HS
  • New Model is Canon SX740 HS
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Canon SX730 HS vs Sony W610 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Canon SX730 HS versus Sony W610, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and W610 (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was revealed 5 years after the W610 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX730 HS matches up versus the W610 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Sony W610

 SX730 HS W610 
AnnouncedApril 2017January 2012Newer by 64 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Canon SX730 HS

 W610 SX730 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Sony W610

 SX730 HS W610 
Touch display No Touch display

Canon SX730 HS vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX730 HS has got exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Sony W610 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SX730 HS and the W610.

Canon SX730 HS vs Sony W610 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX730 HS and W610 is 88 and 97 respectively.

Canon SX730 HS vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The image below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX730 HS and W610.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX730 HS to result in extra detail because of its extra 6.3MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The newer SX730 HS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX730 HS vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX730 HS vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Portrait photography highlights
Sony W610 Portrait photography highlights
48
manual focus
megapixel count good (20.3MP)
comes with face detection focus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
29
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Street photography camera
Sony W610 as a Street photography camera
69
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (300 grams)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
lighter than others (113 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX730 HS
Sports photography with Sony W610
48
great zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20.3MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (5.9 frames/s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (250 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
27
good MP (14MP)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Travel photography details
Sony W610 Travel photography details
72
lighter than competitors in class (300 grams)
has bluetooth
megapixel count good (20.3 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (960mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (250 per charge)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than others (113g)
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX730 HS
Landscape photography with Sony W610
50
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20.3MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery pack (250 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
33
quite wide (26mm)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX730 HS
Vlogging with Sony W610
74
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (300g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
missing external mic jack
28
quite wide (26mm)
lighter than others (113g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic jack
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Canon SX730 HS vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX730 HS and Sony W610
 Canon PowerShot SX730 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2017-04-06 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 BIONZ
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 20.3MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.9 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 300 gr (0.66 lbs) 113 gr (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photos 250 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $399 $200