Canon SX730 HS vs Sony W650

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon SX730 HS versus Sony W650, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and W650 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was introduced 5 years later than the W650 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX730 HS scores against the W650 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX730 HS Gallery & Sony W650 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX730 HS offers external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Sony W650 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX730 HS versus Sony W650 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the SX730 HS vs the W650.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX730 HS and W650 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through specs. The photograph here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX730 HS and W650.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX730 HS to provide you with more detail using its extra 4.3MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger SX730 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.