Canon SX40 HS vs Canon SX730 HS

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Canon SX40 HS vs Canon SX730 HS

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
12.1 megapixels
24.00mm - 840.00mm (35mm eq.)

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

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Succeeded by the Canon SX50
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Succeeded by the Canon SX740 HS
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Differences

Canon SX40 HS advantages over Canon SX730 HS

Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Bigger pixels
~ 1.54 vs 1.19 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Larger lens aperture
f/2.7 vs f/3.3
Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
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

380 vs 250 shots
Capture more photos
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Faster JPEG shooting
10.3 fps vs 5.9 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Canon SX730 HS advantages over Canon SX40 HS

Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
Thinner
39 mm vs 107 mm
Thinner
Newer
7 years vs 13 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Lighter weight
300g vs 606g
Lighter weight
More dots on screen
922k vs 230k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
More pixels
20.3 vs 12.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options

Similarities

Common Strengths

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Tiltable Screen
Both provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
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
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Neither provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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Wide, long all-purpose zoom lens performs well; Very good image quality; Articulating LCD; Good grip; Excellent controls.
Rear scroll wheel is too sensitive; Low-res LCD; No lens hood included; Slow startup time; Slow cycle time.
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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm HS10

Canon SX40 HS

Fujifilm HS10

$342
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
More telephoto lens reach

$500
1/2.3 inch

Slower slow-motion
RAW file ability

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Canon SX730 HS

Fujifilm HS10

$399
1/2.3 inch

Built-in Wi-Fi
NFC

$500
1/2.3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Bigger pixels

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Compared to Canon SX30 IS

Canon SX40 HS

Canon SX30 IS

$342
1/2.3 inch

Shoots 24p video
Shoots 1080p video

$440
1/2.3 inch

More pixels
Higher extended ISO

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Canon SX730 HS

Canon SX30 IS

$399
1/2.3 inch

Built-in Wi-Fi
NFC

$440
1/2.3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Bigger pixels

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Compared to Sony HX100V

Canon SX40 HS

Sony HX100V

$342
1/2.3 inch

Bigger pixels
Shoots 24p video

$312
1/2.3 inch

Built-in GPS
Integrated ND filter

Compare Canon SX40 HS vs Sony HX100V

Canon SX730 HS

Sony HX100V

$399
1/2.3 inch

Built-in Wi-Fi
NFC

$312
1/2.3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Larger lens aperture

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Compared to Nikon A900

Canon SX40 HS

Nikon A900

$342
1/2.3 inch

Slower slow-motion
Eye-level viewfinder

$397
1/2.3 inch

Shoot 4K video
In-camera panoramas

Compare Canon SX40 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

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Compared to Canon SX740 HS

Canon SX40 HS

Canon SX740 HS

$342
1/2.3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Bigger pixels

$408
1/2.3 inch

Shoot 4K video
Built-in Wi-Fi

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Canon SX730 HS

Canon SX740 HS

$399
1/2.3 inch

NFC

$408
1/2.3 inch

Shoot 4K video
Longer video battery life

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