Canon PowerShot SX730 HS vs Canon PowerShot S90

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      Specifications

      General Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Canon PowerShot S90
      BrandCanonCanon
      ModelPowerShot SX730 HSPowerShot S90
      Predecessor ModelCanon PowerShot SX720 HS
      Successor ModelCanon PowerShot SX740 HS Canon PowerShot S95
      MSRP$399
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeStandard CompactStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Canon PowerShot S90
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSCCD
      Sensor Size1/2.3-inch1/1.7-inch
      Sensor Dimensions6.17 x 4.55 mm7.44 x 5.58 mm
      Total Pixels21.1 Megapixel10.4 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20.3 Megapixel10.0 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range80 - 3,20080 - 3,200
      Photo Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Canon PowerShot S90
      ProcessorDIGIC 6DIGIC 4
      Max Image Resolution5184 x 38883648 x 2736
      Other Resolutions3648 x 2048, 2816 x 2112, 2272 x 1704, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:94:3, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG
      JPEG Quality LevelsSuper fine, fineFine, Normal
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Canon PowerShot S90
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Single
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points9
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Canon PowerShot S90
      Focal Length4.3 - 172 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 960 mm28 - 105 mm
      Optical Zoom40x3.8x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.3 - 6.9f/2.0 - 4.9
      Min Normal Focus Distance2 cm50 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm5 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Canon PowerShot S90
      Screen TypeTiltingFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution922k dot461k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Canon PowerShot S90
      Viewfinder
      Shutter Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Canon PowerShot S90
      Min Shutter Speed15 sec15 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/3200 sec1/1600 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.9 fps0.9 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 5.9 fps at 20.3 MP
      Flash Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Canon PowerShot S90
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      on
      slow synchro
      off
      Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range4.00 m at Auto ISO6.50 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/500 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Connection
      Exposure Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Canon PowerShot S90
      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 SX730 HS Canon PowerShot S90
      DxO Low Light ISO185
      DxO Color Depth20.2
      DxO Dynamic Range11.0
      DxO Overall Score46
      Video Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Canon PowerShot S90
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080640 x 480
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Canon PowerShot S90
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Canon PowerShot S90
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Environmental Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Canon PowerShot S90
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Canon PowerShot S90
      Dimensions110 x 64 x 40 mm (4.33 x 2.52 x 1.57")100 x 58 x 31 mm (3.94 x 2.28 x 1.22")
      Weight (inc. batteries)300 g (0.66 lb / 10.58 oz)195 g (0.43 lb / 6.88 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.3 x 5.75 x 2.7"
      Package Weight1.75 lb
      Power and Storage Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Canon PowerShot S90
      Battery PackLP-E13LNB-6L
      Battery Life250 shots
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus card
      Other Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Canon PowerShot S90
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer)Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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