Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Canon SX730 HS and Sony HX50V side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Canon SX730 HS has external dimensions of 110 x 64 x 40 mm (4.33 x 2.52 x 1.57″) and weighs 300 g (0.66 lb / 10.58 oz) (including batteries). Sony HX50V has external dimensions of 108 x 64 x 38 mm (4.25 x 2.52 x 1.5″) and weighs 272 g (0.60 lb / 9.59 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Canon SX730 HS and the Sony HX50V. Canon SX730 HS has the same height with Sony HX50V. On the other hand, with a width of 110mm, it is 2 wider and also with a thickness of 40mm, it is 2mm thicker than Sony HX50V.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Canon SX730 HS and Sony HX50V.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Canon SX730 HS and Sony HX50V.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Sony HX50V is 28g lighter than the Canon SX730 HS but we don't think this will make a significant difference.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Canon PowerShot SX730 HS nor Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Canon SX730 HS and Sony HX50V's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
On the other hand, Canon SX730 HS features a
Tilting screen where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels whereas the Sony HX50V has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to SX730 HS.