• 1/2.5 inch 24.7mm2
  • 7.2 megapixels
  • 35.00mm - 105.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 10.0 megapixels
  • 35.00mm - 105.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Sony DSC-S730 advantages over Canon SD790 IS

  • Less expensive
    $130 vs $350 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 440 vs 330 shots
    Capture more photos

Canon SD790 IS advantages over Sony DSC-S730

  • Larger sensor
    1/2.3 inch vs 1/2.5 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Thinner
    20 mm vs 29 mm
    Thinner
  • More dots on screen
    230k vs 112k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • More pixels
    10.0 vs 7.2 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Longer exposure
    15 vs 1/8 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    1.3 fps vs 0.8 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Higher extended ISO
    3200 vs 1250 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Sony DSC-S750

Sony DSC-S730
Sony DSC-S750
  • $104
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Fast startup
  • $98
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Manual focus
  • Lighter weight

Compare Sony DSC-S730 vs Sony DSC-S750

Canon SD790 IS
Sony DSC-S750
  • $201
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $98
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Manual focus

Compare Canon SD790 IS vs Sony DSC-S750

Compared to Canon SD770 IS

Sony DSC-S730
Canon SD770 IS
  • $104
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $212
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Sony DSC-S730 vs Canon SD770 IS

Canon SD790 IS
Canon SD770 IS
  • $201
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less shutter lag
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $212
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon SD790 IS vs Canon SD770 IS

Compared to Pentax E60

Sony DSC-S730
Pentax E60
  • $104
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Fast startup
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $100
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Manual focus

Compare Sony DSC-S730 vs Pentax E60

Canon SD790 IS
Pentax E60
  • $201
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Fast startup
  • $100
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Manual focus

Compare Canon SD790 IS vs Pentax E60

Compared to Canon SD880 IS

Sony DSC-S730
Canon SD880 IS
  • $104
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Sony DSC-S730 vs Canon SD880 IS

Canon SD790 IS
Canon SD880 IS
  • $201
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Manual focus

Compare Canon SD790 IS vs Canon SD880 IS

Compared to Panasonic DMC-LS85

Sony DSC-S730
Panasonic DMC-LS85
  • $104
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • $120
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Sony DSC-S730 vs Panasonic DMC-LS85

Canon SD790 IS
Panasonic DMC-LS85
  • $201
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $120
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Canon SD790 IS vs Panasonic DMC-LS85

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