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Canon SX730 HS vs Sony W730

Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
59
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Canon SX730 HS vs Sony W730 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
  • Older Model is Canon SX720 HS
  • Replacement is Canon SX740 HS
Sony W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Canon SX730 HS vs Sony W730 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon SX730 HS vs Sony W730, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and W730 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was announced 4 years after the W730 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SX730 HS matches up against the W730 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Sony W730

 SX730 HS W730 
ReleasedApril 2017January 2013Newer by 52 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Canon SX730 HS

 W730 SX730 HS 
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Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Sony W730

 SX730 HS W730 

Canon SX730 HS vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX730 HS features external dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Sony W730 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SX730 HS and the W730.

Canon SX730 HS vs Sony W730 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX730 HS and W730 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX730 HS vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The pic here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX730 HS and W730.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX730 HS to render extra detail with its extra 4.3MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger SX730 HS is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SX730 HS vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX730 HS vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Portrait photography factors
Sony W730 Portrait photography factors
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you can focus manually
good resolution (20.3MP)
has face detection focus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
35
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Street photography advice
Sony W730 Street photography advice
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has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (300g)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
67
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
lighter than competition (122 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Sports photography information
Sony W730 Sports photography information
48
great zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20.3MP)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.9 frames per second)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (250 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Travel photography information
Sony W730 Travel photography information
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lighter than average (300 grams)
connects via bluetooth
good resolution (20.3MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (960mm)
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (250 per charge)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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lighter than competition (122 grams)
includes touch focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Landscape photography features
Sony W730 Landscape photography features
50
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20.3MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery pack (250 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
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quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Vlogging camera
Sony W730 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (300g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
missing external mic socket
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quite wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (122 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
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Canon SX730 HS vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX730 HS and Sony W730
 Canon PowerShot SX730 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2017-04-06 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 25-224mm (9.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT LCD 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 rate 5.9fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 300 grams (0.66 lbs) 122 grams (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" 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 photos 240 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $399 $138