Let’s compare the Canon PowerShot SX730 HS vs Canon PowerShot G9 X.
Our comparison table below covers all the important specifications of each camera. In this side-by-side review, we will be comparing Canon PowerShot SX730 HS and Canon PowerShot G9 X. While Canon PowerShot SX730 HS has 1/2.3 inch sensor, Canon PowerShot G9 X has 1 inch sensor and 20.3 has a 20.3 MP and Canon PowerShot G9 X has a 20.2 MP resolution.
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS | Canon PowerShot G9 X | |
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Sensor and Camera Features | ||
Brand | Canon | Canon |
Megapixels | 20.3 | 20.2 |
Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Format | 1/2.3 inch | 1 inch |
SLR Type | Point & Shoot | Point & Shoot |
Crop Factor | n/a | 2.7x |
AA Filter | None | Fixed |
Image Resolution | 5184 x 3888 (20.2 MP, 4:3) | 5472 x 3648 (20.0 MP, 3:2) |
Body Image Stabilization | No | No |
Native ISO | Min 80 - Max 3200 | Min 125 - Max 12800 |
Full ISO Settings | Auto (80-1600), ISO 80-3200 | Auto, ISO 125-12800 in 1/3 EV steps |
Startup Time | 2.3 seconds | |
AF System and Shooting | ||
Auto Focus Type | Contrast Detection; Face Detect AiAF, Single AF point (center or face select and track) | Contrast Detection: AiAF (31-point, Face Detection or Touch AF with Object and Face Select and Track), 1-point AF (any position is available or fixed center) |
Continuous Shooting Speed / Burst Mode | Auto (80-1600), ISO 80-3200 | Auto, ISO 125-12800 in 1/3 EV steps |
Shutter Speed Range | 1/3200 - 15 sec | 1/2000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode | No | Yes |
JPEG Buffer Size | 10 | |
AW Buffer Size | Unlimited | |
Screen/viewfinder | ||
LCD | 3.0 | 3.0 |
LCD Resolution | 921,600 dots (307,200 px) | 1,040,000 dots (345,600 px) |
Touchscreen | No | Yes |
Articulating Screen | Yes | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen | No | No |
Selfie Screen | Yes | No |
Top Deck Display | No | No |
Focus Peaking | No | Yes |
Viewfinder | No / LCD | No / LCD |
Viewfinder Type | ||
Focus Peaking | No | Yes |
Video Features | ||
Video Resolution | 1920x1080 (60p/30p) | 1920x1080 (60p/30p) |
Video File Format | MP4 (Image data: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio data: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (Monaural)) | MP4 (Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (Stereo)) |
Memory Card Type | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
Dual Card Slot | No | No |
SD UHS Support | ||
Microphone Jack | No | No |
Headphone Jack | No | No |
Flash and Internal Connections | ||
Built-in Flash | Yes | Yes |
Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000 |
Internal connections | Micro-B USB, Micro (Type-D) HDMI | Micro HDMI (Type D) |
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
NFC | Yes | Yes |
Bluetooth | Yes | No |
Built-In GPS | No | No |
USB Type | USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi | USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
Physical | ||
Battery Life (CIPA) | ||
Battery Types | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Weight | 10.6 oz (300 g) includes batteries | 7.3 oz (206 g) includes batteries |
Size | 4.3 x 2.5 x 1.6 in. (110 x 64 x 40 mm) | 3.9 x 2.3 x 1.2 in. (98 x 58 x 31 mm) |
Price | ||
Price | Buy starting from $349.00![]() |
Buy starting from $401.65![]() |
Release Date | 2017-06-15 | 2015-11-15 |