Canon SX730 HS vs Sony WX500

Its time to look much closer at the Canon SX730 HS versus Sony WX500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was unveiled 2 years after the WX500 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SX730 HS grades vs the WX500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX730 HS Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX730 HS comes with exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Sony WX500 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX730 HS versus Sony WX500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX730 HS compared to the WX500.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX730 HS and WX500 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The image underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX730 HS and WX500.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon SX730 HS to resolve greater detail having an extra 2.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern SX730 HS will have an edge in sensor innovation.