Canon PowerShot S120 vs Canon PowerShot SX730 HS

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Canon PowerShot S120 and the Canon PowerShot SX730 HS, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

Canon PowerShot S120 was introduced in November 2013 and Canon PowerShot SX730 HS was introduced in April 2017. Let us first list highlights of the models.

Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon PowerShot S120 over Canon PowerShot SX730 HS.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon PowerShot SX730 HS over Canon PowerShot S120.

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

Screen

Canon PowerShot S120 and Canon PowerShot SX730 HS have 3.0" screens with 922k dot resolution. Canon PowerShot S120 has a Fixed screen Canon PowerShot SX730 HS has a Tilting screen which makes it very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting. Canon PowerShot S120 also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

BSI-CMOS Sensor

Canon PowerShot S120 features a 12.1 megapixel 1/1.7-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 7.44 x 5.58 mm and a total area of 41.5 mm². Its native ISO range is 80 - 12,800. Canon PowerShot SX730 HS features a 20.3 megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm². Its native ISO range is 80 - 3,200.

The cameras have BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

Cameras are equipped with DIGIC 6 processor.

Image Stabilization

The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

Built-in Wi-Fi

Cameras have built-in Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n 2.4 GHz on Canon PowerShot S120) which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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Bluetooth on Canon PowerShot SX730 HS

Canon PowerShot SX730 HS has a built-in Bluetooth which lets you to connect the camera to a smartphone or a dedicated remote control device. This allows you to remotely trigger the camera, adjust settings and controls remotely through a paired mobile app. While Wi-Fi is generally faster for transferring larger files, Bluetooth can be used for small, selective transfers, it can provide real-time information about your camera's battery status, memory card capacity, and other key settings directly on your paired smartphone or smartwatch.
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NFC on Canon PowerShot SX730 HS

Canon PowerShot SX730 HS has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.

USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Canon PowerShot S120 has a Mini HDMI and Canon PowerShot SX730 HS has a Micro HDMI connector for video signal output.

Battery

Canon PowerShot S120 comes with NB-6LH battery pack with battery life of 230 shots and Canon PowerShot SX730 HS comes with LP-E13L battery pack with battery life of 250 shots.

External Storage Slots

Cameras have a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

Shutter

Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Canon PowerShot S120, and up to 1/3200 sec on Canon PowerShot SX730 HS. Canon PowerShot S120 can shoot continuously up to 12.1 fps. Canon PowerShot SX730 HS can shoot continuously up to 5.9 fps.

Flash

Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 7.00 m on Canon PowerShot S120 and 4.00 m at Auto ISO on Canon PowerShot SX730 HS..

Canon PowerShot S120 body has dimensions of 100 x 59 x 29 mm (3.94 x 2.32 x 1.14") and Canon PowerShot SX730 HS body has dimensions of 110 x 64 x 40 mm (4.33 x 2.52 x 1.57"). Canon PowerShot S120 weighs 217 g (0.48 lb / 7.65 oz) and Canon PowerShot SX730 HS weighs 300 g (0.66 lb / 10.58 oz).

Canon PowerShot S120

Canon PowerShot SX730 HS

100 mm

59 mm

110 mm

64 mm

59 mm

64 mm

29 mm

40 mm