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Canon N vs Canon SX730 HS

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot N front
 
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
59
Overall
51

Canon N vs Canon SX730 HS Key Specs

Canon N
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
  • Released January 2013
Canon SX730 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 300g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
  • Introduced April 2017
  • Previous Model is Canon SX720 HS
  • New Model is Canon SX740 HS
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Canon N vs Canon SX730 HS Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon N over the Canon SX730 HS

 N SX730 HS 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Canon N

 SX730 HS N 
IntroducedApril 2017January 2013Newer by 51 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display sizing3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution922k461kClearer display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Canon N and Canon SX730 HS

 N SX730 HS 
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Canon N vs Canon SX730 HS Physical Comparison

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).

Check out the Canon N versus Canon SX730 HS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon N vs Canon SX730 HS size comparison

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

Canon N vs Canon SX730 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon N vs Canon SX730 HS Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon N vs Canon SX730 HS sensor size comparison

Canon N vs Canon SX730 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N vs Canon SX730 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon N
Portrait photography with Canon SX730 HS
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
48
focusing manually
MP count good (20.3 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon N Street photography highlights
Canon SX730 HS Street photography highlights
65
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
69
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (300g)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon N Sports photography factors
Canon SX730 HS Sports photography factors
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
48
great zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20.3 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
low fps (5.9 fps)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (250 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon N Travel photography factors
Canon SX730 HS Travel photography factors
61
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (200 per charge)
resolution not great (12MP)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
72
lighter than competitors in class (300 grams)
has bluetooth
MP count good (20.3MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (960mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low battery power (250 shots)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N as a Landscape photography camera
Canon SX730 HS as a Landscape photography camera
36
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery (200 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
50
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20.3 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery power (250 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N as a Vlogging camera
Canon SX730 HS as a Vlogging camera
72
quite wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of mic jack
74
fairly wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (300g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no external mic socket
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Canon N vs Canon SX730 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N and Canon SX730 HS
 Canon PowerShot NCanon PowerShot SX730 HS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot N Canon PowerShot SX730 HS
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 2017-04-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 DIGIC 6
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20.3 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 2248 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-960mm (40.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-6.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 2.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology PureColor II G touch -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 5.9fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, on, slow synchro, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 195 grams (0.43 lb) 300 grams (0.66 lb)
Dimensions 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photographs 250 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-9L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Retail price $299 $399