Canon SX730 HS vs Sony WX80
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![Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX730-HS/Canon-SX730-HS-front.jpg)
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Canon SX730 HS vs Sony WX80 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
- Released April 2017
- Previous Model is Canon SX720 HS
- Replacement is Canon SX740 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
- 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Released January 2013
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Canon SX730 HS vs Sony WX80 Overview
Let's examine more in depth at the Canon SX730 HS vs Sony WX80, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and WX80 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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The SX730 HS was introduced 4 years after the WX80 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SX730 HS grades vs the WX80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Canon SX730 HS vs Sony WX80 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX730 HS Gallery & Sony WX80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Sony WX80
SX730 HS | WX80 | |||
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Released | April 2017 | ![]() | January 2013 | More modern by 52 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Canon SX730 HS
WX80 | SX730 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Sony WX80
SX730 HS | WX80 | |||
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Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Canon SX730 HS vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX730 HS has got physical 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 WX80 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Check the Canon SX730 HS vs Sony WX80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX730 HS compared to the WX80.
![Canon SX730 HS vs Sony WX80 size comparison Canon SX730 HS vs Sony WX80 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX730-HS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX80-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX730 HS and WX80 is 88 and 96 respectively.
![Canon SX730 HS vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison Canon SX730 HS vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX730-HS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX80-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX730 HS vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX730 HS and WX80.
As you can tell, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX730 HS to provide you with more detail using its extra 4.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern SX730 HS provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
![Canon SX730 HS vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison Canon SX730 HS vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX730-HS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX80-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX730 HS vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX730 HS vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX730 HS vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX730-HS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX80-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX730 HS vs Sony WX80 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX730 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2017-04-06 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 6 | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20.3MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing 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 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-960mm (40.0x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-6.9 | f/3.3-8.0 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 922 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.9 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) | 4.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 300 gr (0.66 lbs) | 124 gr (0.27 lbs) |
Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
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 | 240 photos |
Battery style | 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 | ||
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 |
Launch pricing | $399 | $276 |