Canon 350 HS vs Canon SX730 HS

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Canon 350 HS vs Canon SX730 HS

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
20.2 megapixels
25.00mm - 300.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Canon 350 HS Review.

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
20.3 megapixels
24.00mm - 960.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Canon SX730 HS Review.

Succeeded by the Canon 360 HS
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Succeeded by the Canon SX740 HS
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Differences

Canon 350 HS advantages over Canon SX730 HS

Less expensive
$209 vs $399
Save money for lenses or accessories
Thinner
22 mm vs 39 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
147g vs 300g
Lighter weight

Canon SX730 HS advantages over Canon 350 HS

Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
More telephoto lens reach
960 mm vs 300 mm
Capture objects farther away
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

250 vs 185 shots
Capture more photos
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Higher-res screen
307k vs 154k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Faster JPEG shooting
5.9 fps vs 2.6 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/3200 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Both provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
RAW file ability
Neither provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Hot shoe
Neither provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Neither provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Canon 340 HS

Canon 350 HS

Canon 340 HS

$209
1/2.3 inch

More pixels

$199
1/2.3 inch

HDMI out
Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Canon 350 HS vs Canon 340 HS

Canon SX730 HS

Canon 340 HS

$399
1/2.3 inch

Tiltable Screen
Built-in Bluetooth

$199
1/2.3 inch

Thinner
Lighter weight

Compare Canon SX730 HS vs Canon 340 HS

Compared to Canon 170 IS

Canon 350 HS

Canon 170 IS

$209
1/2.3 inch

Built-in Wi-Fi
NFC

$371
1/2.3 inch

Compare Canon 350 HS vs Canon 170 IS

Canon SX730 HS

Canon 170 IS

$399
1/2.3 inch

Tiltable Screen
Built-in Wi-Fi

$371
1/2.3 inch

Thinner
Lighter weight

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Compared to Canon 360 HS

Canon 350 HS

Canon 360 HS

$209
1/2.3 inch

$346
1/2.3 inch

Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Canon 350 HS vs Canon 360 HS

Canon SX730 HS

Canon 360 HS

$399
1/2.3 inch

Tiltable Screen
Built-in Bluetooth

$346
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Thinner

Compare Canon SX730 HS vs Canon 360 HS

Compared to Nikon A900

Canon 350 HS

Nikon A900

$209
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Manual focus

$397
1/2.3 inch

Shoot 4K video
In-camera panoramas

Compare Canon 350 HS vs Nikon A900

Canon SX730 HS

Nikon A900

$399
1/2.3 inch

Manual focus
Higher-res screen

$397
1/2.3 inch

Shoot 4K video
In-camera panoramas

Compare Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon A900

Compared to Canon SX740 HS

Canon 350 HS

Canon SX740 HS

$209
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
NFC

$438
1/2.3 inch

Shoot 4K video
Tiltable Screen

Compare Canon 350 HS vs Canon SX740 HS

Canon SX730 HS

Canon SX740 HS

$399
1/2.3 inch

NFC

$438
1/2.3 inch

Shoot 4K video
Longer video battery life

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