Canon SX730 HS vs Sony A68

Following is a in-depth review of the Canon SX730 HS vs Sony A68, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and the A68 (24MP) is fairly well matched but the SX730 HS (1/2.3") and A68 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX730 HS was brought out 18 months after the A68 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX730 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX730 HS matches up vs the A68 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS & Sony SLT-A68. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX730 HS Gallery & Sony A68 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX730 HS comes with physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Sony A68 has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the SX730 HS and the A68.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX730 HS and A68 is 88 and 64 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The picture below will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX730 HS and A68.

Plainly, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX730 HS featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A68 will resolve extra detail having its extra 3.7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more recent SX730 HS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.