Canon SX730 HS vs Sony WX300
88 Imaging
47 Features
59 Overall
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94 Imaging
42 Features
38 Overall
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Canon SX730 HS vs Sony WX300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
- 300g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
- Revealed April 2017
- Older Model is Canon SX720 HS
- Replacement is Canon SX740 HS
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
- Introduced February 2013
- Renewed by Sony WX350
Canon SX730 HS vs Sony WX300 Overview
The following is a extended comparison of the Canon SX730 HS vs Sony WX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SX730 HS was announced 4 years after the WX300 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX730 HS scores vs the WX300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon SX730 HS vs Sony WX300 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX730 HS Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Sony WX300
SX730 HS | WX300 | |||
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Introduced | April 2017 | February 2013 | Newer by 51 months | |
Manual focus | Very precise focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 460k | Clearer screen (+462k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Canon SX730 HS
WX300 | SX730 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Sony WX300
SX730 HS | WX300 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurements | |
Touch screen | Lacking Touch screen |
Canon SX730 HS vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Canon SX730 HS offers outer dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony WX300 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX730 HS vs Sony WX300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX730 HS against the WX300.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX730 HS and WX300 is 88 and 94 respectively.
Canon SX730 HS vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The picture below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX730 HS and WX300.
As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon SX730 HS to provide more detail with its extra 2.3MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The younger SX730 HS will have an edge in sensor technology.
Canon SX730 HS vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SX730 HS vs Sony WX300 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX730 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2017-04-06 | 2013-02-20 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
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 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-960mm (40.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-6.9 | f/3.5-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 922 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.9 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) | 4.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure 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 | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
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 gr (0.66 pounds) | 166 gr (0.37 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") | 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $399 | $330 |