Canon PowerShot S120 vs Canon PowerShot SX730 HS

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      Specifications

      General Canon PowerShot S120 Canon PowerShot SX730 HS
      BrandCanonCanon
      ModelPowerShot S120PowerShot SX730 HS
      Predecessor ModelCanon PowerShot S110 Canon PowerShot SX720 HS
      Successor ModelCanon PowerShot SX740 HS
      MSRP$449.99$399
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeStandard CompactStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon PowerShot S120 Canon PowerShot SX730 HS
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor Size1/1.7-inch1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions7.44 x 5.58 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels12.8 Megapixel21.1 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12.1 Megapixel20.3 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range80 - 12,80080 - 3,200
      Photo Canon PowerShot S120 Canon PowerShot SX730 HS
      ProcessorDIGIC 6DIGIC 6
      Max Image Resolution4000 x 30005184 x 3888
      Other Resolutions4000 x 3000, 4000 x 2248, 4000 x 2664, 2992 x 2992, 2816 x 2112, 2816 x 1880, 2816 x 1584, 2112 x 2112, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1600 x 1064, 1200 x 1200, 640 x 480, 640 x 424, 640 x 360, 480 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG
      JPEG Quality LevelsSuperfine, FineSuper fine, fine
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Canon PowerShot S120 Canon PowerShot SX730 HS
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points9
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Canon PowerShot S120 Canon PowerShot SX730 HS
      Focal Length4.3 - 172 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 120 mm24 - 960 mm
      Optical Zoom5x40x
      Maximum Aperturef/1.8 - 5.7f/3.3 - 6.9
      Min Normal Focus Distance2 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance3 cm1 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon PowerShot S120 Canon PowerShot SX730 HS
      Screen TypeFixedTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution922k dot922k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Canon PowerShot S120 Canon PowerShot SX730 HS
      Viewfinder
      Shutter Canon PowerShot S120 Canon PowerShot SX730 HS
      Min Shutter Speed15 sec15 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/3200 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting12.1 fps5.9 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 5.9 fps at 20.3 MP
      Flash Canon PowerShot S120 Canon PowerShot SX730 HS
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      on
      slow synchro
      off      		Auto
      on
      slow synchro
      off
      Flash Range7.00 m4.00 m at Auto ISO
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Connection
      Exposure Canon PowerShot S120 Canon PowerShot SX730 HS
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Exposure Compensation±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      DXO Canon PowerShot S120 Canon PowerShot SX730 HS
      DxO Low Light ISO246
      DxO Color Depth21.3
      DxO Dynamic Range11.9
      DxO Overall Score56
      Video Canon PowerShot S120 Canon PowerShot SX730 HS
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Canon PowerShot S120 Canon PowerShot SX730 HS
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Canon PowerShot S120 Canon PowerShot SX730 HS
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Environmental Canon PowerShot S120 Canon PowerShot SX730 HS
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Canon PowerShot S120 Canon PowerShot SX730 HS
      Dimensions100 x 59 x 29 mm (3.94 x 2.32 x 1.14")110 x 64 x 40 mm (4.33 x 2.52 x 1.57")
      Weight (inc. batteries)217 g (0.48 lb / 7.65 oz)300 g (0.66 lb / 10.58 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.3 x 5.6 x 2.3"6.3 x 5.75 x 2.7"
      Package Weight1.05 lb1.75 lb
      Power and Storage Canon PowerShot S120 Canon PowerShot SX730 HS
      Battery PackNB-6LHLP-E13L
      Battery Life230 shots250 shots
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Canon PowerShot S120 Canon PowerShot SX730 HS
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer)
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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