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Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Review | 108 Data compared

Avg. price:~£420Sensor size:1/2.3"Weight:300 gBattery life (CIPA):250 shots

Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Review: Compare 108 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Cameras category and whether it is worth buying.

5.1

Overall score

Score
5.1/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the camera's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best cameras on the market.
Score distribution
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Score components

90%

4.6

Technical score

10%

9.2

User score

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4.6

Technical score

Technical score
4.6/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Cameras category across these key areas: Sensor & Image, Photo Features, Video & Audio, Display & Design, Battery & Power, Connectivity & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare cameras based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components

28%

5.3

Sensor & Image

25%

3.4

Photo Features

18%

4.0

Video & Audio

14%

5.5

Display & Design

8%

4.4

Battery & Power

7%

6.0

Connectivity & Storage

â–¼Worse than 67% of cameras
9.2

User score

User score
9.2/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

8.9

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on 2,908 buyer reviews from online shops.
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
★Better than 96% of cameras
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Technical Specifications of camera Canon PowerShot SX730 HS

Technical score
Technical score
4.6/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Cameras category across these key areas: Sensor & Image, Photo Features, Video & Audio, Display & Design, Battery & Power, Connectivity & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare cameras based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components:

28%

5.3

Sensor & Image

25%

3.4

Photo Features

18%

4.0

Video & Audio

14%

5.5

Display & Design

8%

4.4

Battery & Power

7%

6.0

Connectivity & Storage

4.6
User score
User score
9.2/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

8.9

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on 2,908 buyer reviews from online shops.
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
9.2
Popularity
Popularity
10.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When you want to see which cameras attract the most buyer attention and review activity.
Score distribution
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Popularity:
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS has a popularity score of 10, which is higher than 91.7% of cameras.
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Value for money
Value for money
6.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the camera's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
Score distribution
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Score components:

60%

5.1

Overall score

40%

8.3

Price

6.0
Sensor size
1/2.3"
Sensor size
1/2.3"
This camera uses a sensor classified as 1/2.3"; it is smaller than the sensor in 60.5% of cameras and the same size as the sensor in 38.1% of cameras.
Main camera megapixels
20.3 MP
Main camera megapixels
20.3 MP
This camera has a sensor resolution of 20.3 MP, which is higher than that of 68.3% of cameras and equal to that of 3.4% of cameras.
Main camera pixel size
1.18 µm
Main camera pixel size
1.18 µm
This camera has sensor pixels measuring 1.18 µm, which are smaller than those in 97.8% of cameras and the same size as those in 1.5% of cameras.
Base ISO
80
Base ISO
80
This camera has a base ISO of 80 which is lower than that of 80.3% of cameras and equal to that of 15.4% of cameras.
Max ISO
ISO 3200 ISO
Max ISO
ISO 3,200
This camera reaches a maximum sensitivity of ISO 3,200, which is lower than that of 62.9% of cameras and equal to that of 22.7% of cameras.
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Lens mount
N/A
Built-in focus motor
no
Built-in focus motor
no
This camera does not have a built-in focus motor. 11% of cameras have a built-in focus motor.
N. of focus points
9
N. of focus points
9
This camera has 9 focus points, fewer than the number offered by 67.1% of cameras and equal to the number offered by 26% of cameras.
Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
no
Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
no
This camera does not support phase-detection autofocus for photos. 37.5% of cameras support phase-detection autofocus for photos.
AF tracking
yes
AF tracking
yes
This camera supports AF tracking. This feature is available on 88% of cameras.
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Max video resolution
1920 px
Max video resolution
1920 px
This camera supports 1920 px video recording which is higher quality than that of 28.7% of cameras and equal to that of 47.1% of cameras.
Video bitrate
35 Mbps
Video bitrate
35 Mbps
This camera has a video bitrate of 35 Mbps which is higher than that of 53.8% of cameras and equal to that of 3.4% of cameras.
Video bit depth
8 bit
Video bit depth
8 bit
This camera supports video at 8 bit, a bit depth higher than that of 7.8% of cameras and equal to that of 80.6% of cameras.
Video chroma subsampling
4:2:0
Video chroma subsampling
4:2:0
This camera supports 4:2:0 video chroma subsampling which is more advanced than that of 7.8% of cameras and equal to that of 69.9% of cameras.
Video codecs
H.264
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Type
compact
Weight
300 g
Weight
300 g
This camera weighs 300 g which is lighter than 61.4% of cameras and equal to the weight of 0.2% of cameras.
Width
110.1 mm
Width
110.1 mm
This camera has a width of 110.1 mm which is narrower than 65.5% of cameras and equal to that of 0.4% of cameras.
Height
63.8 mm
Height
63.8 mm
This camera has a height of 63.8 mm which is shorter than 70% of cameras and equal to that of 0.2% of cameras.
Thickness
39.9 mm
Thickness
39.9 mm
This camera has a thickness of 39.9 mm which is thinner than 59.2% of cameras and equal to that of 0.2% of cameras.
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Battery life (CIPA)
250 shots
Battery life (CIPA)
250 shots
This camera has a CIPA-rated battery life of 250 shots, which is shorter than that of 72.1% of cameras and equal to that of 4.2% of cameras.
Battery capacity
1,250 mAh
Battery capacity
1,250 mAh
This camera has a battery capacity of 1,250 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 60.4% of cameras and equal to those in 3.9% of cameras.
Removable battery
yes
Removable battery
yes
This camera has a removable battery, and 98.7% of cameras include one.
USB Power Delivery (PD)
no
USB Power Delivery (PD)
no
This camera does not support USB Power Delivery. 10.1% of cameras support USB Power Delivery.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This camera supports Wi-Fi. This feature is available on 47.8% of cameras.
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
This camera uses Wi-Fi version Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) which is newer than that of 54.2% of cameras and equal to that of 35.6% of cameras.
Bluetooth connectivity
yes
Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This camera has Bluetooth. 22.6% of cameras support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
4.1
Bluetooth version
4.1
This camera supports Bluetooth version 4.1 which is newer than that supported by 79.3% of cameras and equal to that of 6.9% of cameras.
USB Type-C
no
USB Type-C
no
This camera does not include USB Type-C. 14.6% of cameras use USB-C.
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Canon PowerShot SX730 HS vs the average camera

246810TotalDisplay & DesignSensor & ImagePhoto FeaturesVideo & AudioBattery & PowerConnectivity & Storage
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    BSI sensor
    yes
    This camera uses a BSI sensor, the average camera does not. 34.8% of cameras use a BSI sensor.
  • Has Bluetooth
    Bluetooth connectivity
    yes
    This camera supports Bluetooth, the average camera does not. 22.7% of cameras support Bluetooth.
  • Supports Wi-Fi connectivity
    Wi-Fi connectivity
    yes
    This camera supports Wi-Fi, the average camera does not. 47.8% of cameras support Wi-Fi.
  • Smartphone remote control
    Smartphone remote control
    yes
    This camera supports smartphone remote control, the average camera does not. 46.2% of cameras support smartphone remote control.
  • Higher sensor resolution
    Main camera megapixels
    20.3 MP
    This camera has a higher sensor resolution than the average camera (20.3 MP vs 16.2 MP). The average camera has a sensor resolution of 16.2 MP.
    20.3 MP vs 16.2 MP
  • 4 newer
    Release date
    2017
    This camera is newer than the average camera (2017 vs 2013). The average camera was released in 2013.
    May 2017
    2,017 vs 2,013
  • 15.6% higher user score
    User score
    9.2/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
    When it matters
    When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
    Score distribution
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    the average camera
    Canon PowerShot SX730 HS has a higher user score than the average camera (9.25 vs 8.000).
    9.25 vs 8
  • Has NFC
    NFC
    yes
    This camera supports NFC, the average camera does not. 15% of cameras support NFC.
  • 15.6% higher user score
    User score
    9.2/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
    When it matters
    When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
    Score distribution
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    Canon PowerShot SX730 HS
    the average camera
    Canon PowerShot SX730 HS has a higher user score than the average camera (9.25 vs 8.000).
    9.25 vs 8
  • 5.18x more popular
    Canon PowerShot SX730 HS is more popular than the average camera (10 vs 1.9).
    10 vs 1.93
  • 95 g lighter
    Weight
    300 g
    This camera is lighter than the average camera (300 g vs 395 g). The average camera weighs 395 g.
    300 g vs 395 g
  • 10.1 mm shorter body
    Height
    63.8 mm
    This camera is shorter than the average camera (63.8 mm vs 73.9 mm). The average camera has a height of 73.9 mm.
    63.8 mm vs 73.9 mm
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    BSI sensor
    yes
    This camera uses a BSI sensor, the average camera does not. 34.8% of cameras use a BSI sensor.
  • Higher sensor resolution
    Main camera megapixels
    20.3 MP
    This camera has a higher sensor resolution than the average camera (20.3 MP vs 16.2 MP). The average camera has a sensor resolution of 16.2 MP.
    20.3 MP vs 16.2 MP
  • 4 newer
    Release date
    2017
    This camera is newer than the average camera (2017 vs 2013). The average camera was released in 2013.
    May 2017
    2,017 vs 2,013
  • 5.63x more optical zoom
    Optical zoom
    40 x
    40% more optical zoom: this camera offers 40 x, compared with 7.1 x on the average camera.
    The built-in lens provides 40x optical zoom.
    40 x vs 7.1 x
  • 130 mAh larger battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    1,250 mAh
    This camera has a higher battery capacity than the average camera (1250 mAh vs 1120 mAh). The average camera has a battery capacity of 1120 mAh.
    1,250 mAh vs 1,120 mAh
  • Has Bluetooth
    Bluetooth connectivity
    yes
    This camera supports Bluetooth, the average camera does not. 22.7% of cameras support Bluetooth.
  • Supports Wi-Fi connectivity
    Wi-Fi connectivity
    yes
    This camera supports Wi-Fi, the average camera does not. 47.8% of cameras support Wi-Fi.
  • Smartphone remote control
    Smartphone remote control
    yes
    This camera supports smartphone remote control, the average camera does not. 46.2% of cameras support smartphone remote control.
  • Has NFC
    NFC
    yes
    This camera supports NFC, the average camera does not. 15% of cameras support NFC.
  • Smaller sensor
    Sensor size
    1/2.3"
    This camera has a smaller sensor than the average camera (1/2.3" vs APS-C).
    1/2.3" vs APS-C
  • 2.16 µm smaller sensor pixels
    Main camera pixel size
    1.18 µm
    This camera has smaller sensor pixels than the average camera (1.2 µm vs 3.34 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.34 µm.
    1.18 µm vs 3.34 µm
  • No hot shoe
    Hot shoe
    no
    This camera does not have a hot shoe, the average camera does.
  • 1 stops less CIPA-rated stabilization
    Image stabilization rating (CIPA)
    3 stops
    This camera offers less CIPA-rated stabilization than the average camera (3 stops vs 4 stops). The average camera reaches 4 stops.
    3 stops vs 4 stops
  • No RAW photo capture
    RAW photo capture
    no
    This camera does not support RAW photo capture, the average camera does. 62.8% of cameras support RAW formats.
  • 14 fewer AF points
    N. of focus points
    9
    This camera has fewer focus points than the average camera (9 vs 23). The average camera offers 23 focus points.
    9 vs 23
  • 80 shots fewer shots per charge
    Battery life (CIPA)
    250 shots
    This camera has shorter battery life than the average camera (250 shots vs 330 shots). The average camera delivers 330 shots per charge.
    250 shots vs 330 shots
  • 3,200 ISO lower maximum sensitivity limit
    Max ISO
    3,200 ISO
    This camera has a lower maximum sensitivity than the average camera (3200 ISO vs 6400 ISO). The average camera reaches a maximum sensitivity of 6400 ISO.
    3,200 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • 2.8% worse value for money
    Canon PowerShot SX730 HS has a worse value-for-money score than the average camera (6.03 vs 6.2).
    6.03 vs 6.2
  • No hot shoe
    Hot shoe
    no
    This camera does not have a hot shoe, the average camera does.
  • Smaller sensor
    Sensor size
    1/2.3"
    This camera has a smaller sensor than the average camera (1/2.3" vs APS-C).
    1/2.3" vs APS-C
  • 2.16 µm smaller sensor pixels
    Main camera pixel size
    1.18 µm
    This camera has smaller sensor pixels than the average camera (1.2 µm vs 3.34 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.34 µm.
    1.18 µm vs 3.34 µm
  • 3,200 ISO lower maximum sensitivity limit
    Max ISO
    3,200 ISO
    This camera has a lower maximum sensitivity than the average camera (3200 ISO vs 6400 ISO). The average camera reaches a maximum sensitivity of 6400 ISO.
    3,200 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • 1 stops less CIPA-rated stabilization
    Image stabilization rating (CIPA)
    3 stops
    This camera offers less CIPA-rated stabilization than the average camera (3 stops vs 4 stops). The average camera reaches 4 stops.
    3 stops vs 4 stops
  • No RAW photo capture
    RAW photo capture
    no
    This camera does not support RAW photo capture, the average camera does. 62.8% of cameras support RAW formats.
  • 14 fewer AF points
    N. of focus points
    9
    This camera has fewer focus points than the average camera (9 vs 23). The average camera offers 23 focus points.
    9 vs 23
  • 80 shots fewer shots per charge
    Battery life (CIPA)
    250 shots
    This camera has shorter battery life than the average camera (250 shots vs 330 shots). The average camera delivers 330 shots per charge.
    250 shots vs 330 shots

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Based on 2,908 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this

What we like about Canon PowerShot SX730 HS

  • Powerful 40x optical zoom (24-960mm equivalent) in a compact, pocket-sized body
  • 180-degree tilting LCD screen ideal for selfies and vlogging
  • Excellent optical image stabilisation for steady shots at high zoom
  • Fast and intuitive operation with dedicated mode dials
  • Integrated Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and NFC for easy photo sharing to smartphones
  • Produces sharp, clear images with natural colour reproduction in well-lit conditions

What we don't like about Canon PowerShot SX730 HS

  • Poor low-light performance due to a small sensor and limited ISO range (up to 3200)
  • Autofocus can be slow and struggle to find subjects in dim environments or at full zoom
  • Lack of 4K video recording, limited to 1080p at 60fps
  • No built-in viewfinder or touchscreen support
  • Does not support RAW image format, limiting post-processing flexibility
  • Macro mode and manual focus point selection are cumbersome to use

Verdict

The Canon PowerShot SX730 HS is a versatile pocket-sized travel compact featuring a 20.3-megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor and a powerful 40x optical zoom lens with a 35mm equivalent focal range of 24-960mm. Powered by the DIGIC 6 processor, it supports Full HD 1080p video at 60fps and incorporates a 3.0-inch 922k-dot tilting LCD screen designed for selfies and vlogging. Key advantages include its extensive zoom reach in a portable body, effective 5-axis dynamic image stabilisation, and comprehensive wireless connectivity through Wi-Fi, NFC, and Bluetooth for easy image sharing. However, the camera lacks 4K video recording and RAW image support, and the rear display does not feature touchscreen functionality or an electronic viewfinder.

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