Clicky

Canon SX730 HS vs Sony WX80

Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
59
Overall
51
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39

Canon SX730 HS vs Sony WX80 Key Specs

Canon SX730 HS
(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
Sony WX80
(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
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

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").

Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

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.

Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide
	
	

Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Sony WX80

 SX730 HS WX80 
ReleasedApril 2017January 2013More modern by 52 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Canon SX730 HS

 WX80 SX730 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Sony WX80

 SX730 HS WX80 
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

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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX730 HS vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Portrait photography camera
48
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20.3 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Street Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Street photography advice
Sony WX80 Street photography advice
69
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (300 grams)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
lighter than others (124g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Sports Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Sports photography highlights
Sony WX80 Sports photography highlights
48
long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20.3 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
low fps (5.9 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (250 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Travel Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Travel photography camera
72
lighter than competition (300g)
has bluetooth
sensor resolution is decent (20.3 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
great reach (960mm)
no Timelapse mode
low battery pack (250 per charge)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than others (124 grams)
supports touch to focus
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Landscape Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Landscape photography advice
Sony WX80 Landscape photography advice
50
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20.3 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery pack (250 shots)
no Timelapse mode
39
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX80 as a Vlogging camera
74
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (300g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no microphone jack
35
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (124g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Canon SX730 HS vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX730 HS and Sony WX80
 Canon PowerShot SX730 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
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