Canon N vs Canon SX730 HS

In this write-up, we are comparing the Canon N versus Canon SX730 HS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Canon. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the N (12MP) and SX730 HS (20.3MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The N was announced 5 years before the SX730 HS which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the N matches up versus the SX730 HS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot N & Canon PowerShot SX730 HS. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon N Gallery & Canon SX730 HS Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon N comes with outer dimensions of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Canon SX730 HS has sizing of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the N versus the SX730 HS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the N and SX730 HS is 93 and 88 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The image below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the N and SX730 HS.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SX730 HS to offer greater detail with its extra 8.3MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged N is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.