In depth comparison and review of Canon PowerShot SX730 HS and Kodak PIXPRO Astro Zoom AZ252. Compare design, sensors, proximity features, memory capacities and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right camera for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the digital camera that will best fit your needs.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Canon PowerShot SX730 HS | Kodak PIXPRO Astro Zoom AZ252 |
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| Product Type | Digital camera - 1080p - compact | Digital camera - 720p - compact |
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| Height | 6.38 cm | 7.77 cm |
| Width | 11.01 cm | 11.36 cm |
| Depth | 3.99 cm | 6.97 cm |
| Weight | 276 g | 336 g |
| Weight Details | Camera only: 276 g Camera with battery and memory card: 300 g |
Camera body only: 336 g |
| Enclosure Colour | Black | Silver | Black |
| Digital Zoom | 4x | 4x |
| Optical Zoom | 40x | 25x |
| SENSOR | Canon PowerShot SX730 HS | Kodak PIXPRO Astro Zoom AZ252 |
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| Sensor Resolution | 20.3 Megapixel | 16.15 Megapixel |
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| Optical Sensor Type | CMOS | CCD |
| Total Pixels | 21,100,000 pixels | 16,440,000 pixels |
| Effective Sensor Resolution | 20,300,000 pixels | 16,150,000 pixels |
| Optical Sensor Size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Frame Rate (Max Resolution) | 60 fps | 30 fps |
| Image Stabiliser | Optical (Intelligent IS with 5-axis Advanced Dynamic Mode) | Optical |
| Built-in Optical Image Stabiliser | Yes | Yes |
| PROCESSOR | Canon PowerShot SX730 HS | Kodak PIXPRO Astro Zoom AZ252 |
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| Image Processor | DIGIC 6 | - |
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| LENS | Canon PowerShot SX730 HS | Kodak PIXPRO Astro Zoom AZ252 |
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| Type | Zoom lens - 40x zoom - 4.3 - 172 mm - f/3.3-6.9 | Zoom lens - 25x zoom - 4.3 - 107.5 mm - f/3.7-6.2 |
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| Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera | 24 - 960mm | 24 - 600mm |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic, manual | Automatic |
| Min Focus Distance | 1 cm | 60 cm |
| Macro Focus Range | 1-50cm | 3cm |
| Zoom Adjustment | Motorised drive | Motorised drive |
| Lens Construction | 11 groups / 13 elements | 11 groups / 12 elements |
| Features | UD glass, built-in lens shield, aspherical lens | Aspherical lens |
| FOCUSING | Canon PowerShot SX730 HS | Kodak PIXPRO Astro Zoom AZ252 |
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| Auto Focus | TTL contrast detection | TTL contrast detection |
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| Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty | 9 | 9 |
| Auto Focus Features | Focus Peaking function | - |
| AE/AF Control | Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF | Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF |
| Face Detection | Face Detection AF/AE/FE/WB, Face Detection Self-timer, Wink Self-timer, Smile Shutter | Blink Detection technology, Face Detection AF/AE, Pet Detection, Smile Capture |
| EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE | Canon PowerShot SX730 HS | Kodak PIXPRO Astro Zoom AZ252 |
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| ISO (Max) | 3200 | 3200 |
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| Light Sensitivity | ISO 100, ISO 800, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 80, ISO 1600, ISO 3200, ISO auto (80-1600) | ISO 100, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 80, ISO 1600, ISO auto, ISO 3200 (4MP) |
| Exposure Metering | Evaluative, centre-weighted, spot | Centre-weighted, spot, Artificial Intelligence AE (AiAE) |
| Exposure Modes | Programme, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority | Programme, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority |
| Shooting Programs | Portrait mode, slow shutter, self-portrait, fireworks, low light, sports mode, super vivid, poster effect, hi-speed burst, smart shutter, fisheye effect, miniature effect, smooth skin, toy camera effect, soft focus, monochrome, creative shot, handheld night scene | Landscape, portrait mode, museum, party/indoor, night portrait, Children, fireworks, night landscape, panorama assist, panning, sports mode, sunset, beach, glass, ID photo mode, snow, photo frame, leaf, dog, cat, fisheye effect, sketch, beauty face |
| Special Effects | Black & White, Sepia, Neutral, Vivid, fisheye, soft focus, monochrome, Lighter Skin Tone, Darker Skin Tone, Vivid Green, vivid blue, Vivid Red, miniature, Positive Film, Toy camera, Posterisation, Super Vivid | - |
| White Balance | Custom, automatic, presets | Custom, automatic, presets |
| White Balance Presets | Fluorescent, cloudy, tungsten light, daylight, fluorescent light (warm white) | Incandescent, fluorescent, cloudy, daylight, fluorescent light (cool white), 1900K - 10000K |
| Max Shutter Speed | 1/3200 sec | 1/2000 sec |
| Min Shutter Speed | 15 sec | 30 sec |
| Exposure Compensation | ±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps | ±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps |
| X-sync Speed | 1/2000 sec | - |
| Retouch | - | Beauty Retouch Mode |
| DISPLAY | Canon PowerShot SX730 HS | Kodak PIXPRO Astro Zoom AZ252 |
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| Type | 3" LCD display | 3" LCD display |
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| Display Format | 922,000 pixels | 230,000 pixels |
| Display Form Factor | Folding | Built-in |
| Display Features | Display brightness control | - |
| FLASH | Canon PowerShot SX730 HS | Kodak PIXPRO Astro Zoom AZ252 |
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| Camera Flash | Pop-up flash | Pop-up flash |
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| Flash Modes | Fill-in mode, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction | Fill-in mode, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction |
| Red-Eye Reduction | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Flash +/- compensation | - |
| Effective Flash Range | 0.5 m - 4 m (wide lens) 2 m (tele lens) |
0.5 m - 7.1 m: ISO 800 (wide lens) 1.2 m - 4.2 m: ISO 800 (tele lens) |
| VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER | Canon PowerShot SX730 HS | Kodak PIXPRO Astro Zoom AZ252 |
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| Digital Video Format | H.264 | H.264, MOV |
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| Image Recording Format | JPEG | JPEG |
| Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1280 x 720 |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Stereo | Mono |
| MEMORY | Canon PowerShot SX730 HS | Kodak PIXPRO Astro Zoom AZ252 |
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| Memory Card Slot | SD card | SD card |
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| Supported Memory Cards | SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card | SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card |
| Memory Card | 32 GB SDHC | 16 GB SDHC |
| Memory Card Included | Yes | Yes |
| Memory Card Max Supported Size | - | 32 GB |
| Image Storage | JPEG 5184 x 3888 JPEG 5184 x 3456 JPEG 5184 x 2912 JPEG 3648 x 2736 JPEG 3648 x 2432 JPEG 3648 x 2048 JPEG 2048 x 1536 JPEG 2048 x 1368 JPEG 2592 x 1944 JPEG 1920 x 1080 JPEG 640 x 480 JPEG 640 x 424 JPEG 640 x 360 JPEG 3888 x 3888 JPEG 2736 x 2736 JPEG 1536 x 1536 JPEG 480 x 480 |
JPEG 4608 x 3456 JPEG 4608 x 3072 JPEG 4608 x 2592 JPEG 3648 x 2736 JPEG 2592 x 1944 JPEG 2048 x 1536 JPEG 1920 x 1080 JPEG 640 x 480 |
| Video Capture | H.264 - 1920 x 1080 p - 60 fps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 p - 30 fps H.264 - 1280 x 720 p - 30 fps H.264 - 640 x 480 p - 30 fps |
H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 30 fps H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 15 fps H.264 - 640 x 480 - 30 fps H.264 - 320 x 240 - 30 fps |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Canon PowerShot SX730 HS | Kodak PIXPRO Astro Zoom AZ252 |
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| Battery Type | Canon NB-13L Lithium Ion | AA - Alkaline - standard form factor |
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| Details | Canon NB-13L Li-ion rechargeable battery (included) | 4 x AA alkaline battery (included) AA NiMH rechargeable battery (optional) |
| Battery Life | Photo shooting - 250 shots Photo shooting - 355 shots (ECO mode) Video recording - 0.83 hours Playback - 5 hours |
Photo shooting - 280 shots (alkaline batteries) Photo shooting - 500 shots (NiMH batteries) |
| CONNECTIONS | Canon PowerShot SX730 HS | Kodak PIXPRO Astro Zoom AZ252 |
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| Interface | HDMI, USB 2.0, IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC (Near Field Communication), Bluetooth 4.1 | Composite video/audio, HDMI, USB 2.0 |
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| Connectivity Features | Remote control via mobile devices, remote live view | - |
| Print Standard | Direct print, DPOF support, Exif Print support, PictBridge support | Direct print, DPOF support, Exif Print support, PictBridge support |
| Computer Connectivity | Mac, Windows | - |
| Connector Type | USB 2.0 (5 pin Micro-USB Type B) HDMI output (19 pin micro HDMI Type D) |
USB 2.0 (5 pin Micro-USB Type B) Composite video/audio output HDMI output (19 pin micro HDMI Type D) |
| FEATURES | Canon PowerShot SX730 HS | Kodak PIXPRO Astro Zoom AZ252 |
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| Self-Timer Delay | 10 sec, 2sec | - |
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| Continuous Shooting Speed | 2.3 frames per second, 4.6 frames per second, 5.9 frames per second | - |
| HDR Mode | - | Auto HDR mode |
| Additional Features | Digital image rotation, camera orientation detection, histogram display, AE lock, AF lock, FE lock, in-camera red-eye removal, cropping an image, resizing an image, i-Contrast (Intelligent Contrast Correction) system, digital tele-converter, USB charging, HS System, Zoom Framing Assist, GPS via mobile, Hybrid Auto | In-camera red-eye removal, Auto Scene mode (ASCN), HDR image enhancement technology, Eye-Fi Card Ready, Panorama Capture |
| OTHERS | Canon PowerShot SX730 HS | Kodak PIXPRO Astro Zoom AZ252 |
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| Included Accessories | Battery charger, carrying case, wrist strap | Lens cap, neck strap, carrying case, USB cable |
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| Max Operating Temperature | 40 °C | 40 °C |
| Min Operating Temperature | 0 °C | 0 °C |
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