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Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon A1000

Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
59
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
Portability
86
Imaging
42
Features
64
Overall
50

Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon A1000 Key Specs

Canon SX730 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 300g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
  • Launched April 2017
  • Older Model is Canon SX720 HS
  • Updated by Canon SX740 HS
Nikon A1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 330g - 114 x 72 x 41mm
  • Announced January 2019
  • Succeeded the Nikon A900
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Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon A1000 Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Canon SX730 HS versus Nikon A1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and A1000 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX730 HS was unveiled 21 months earlier than the A1000 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX730 HS matches up versus the A1000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Nikon A1000

 SX730 HS A1000 
Display resolution922k921kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Canon SX730 HS

 A1000 SX730 HS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2019April 2017More modern by 21 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Nikon A1000

 SX730 HS A1000 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon A1000 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX730 HS has physical dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Nikon A1000 has sizing of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX730 HS compared to the A1000.

Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon A1000 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX730 HS and A1000 is 88 and 86 respectively.

Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon A1000 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon A1000 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out specs. The image below will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX730 HS and A1000.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX730 HS to show extra detail having an extra 4.3MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX730 HS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon A1000 sensor size comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon A1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon A1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX730 HS
Portrait photography with Nikon A1000
48
manual focus
megapixel count good (20.3MP)
offers face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
51
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Street photography information
Nikon A1000 Street photography information
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has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (300g)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
74
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
supports touch focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Sports photography factors
Nikon A1000 Sports photography factors
48
incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20.3MP)
offers tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.9 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (250 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
49
excellent zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (250 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon A1000 as a Travel photography camera
72
lighter than competition (300g)
connects via bluetooth
megapixel count good (20.3 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (960mm)
missing Timelapse function
not so great battery (250 CIPA)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
72
supports touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (840mm)
bad battery life (250 per charge)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX730 HS
Landscape photography with Nikon A1000
50
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20.3 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery (250 shots)
missing Timelapse function
55
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (250 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Vlogging highlights
Nikon A1000 Vlogging highlights
74
decently wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (300 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
missing external microphone jack
72
rather wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
no mic support
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Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon A1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX730 HS and Nikon A1000
 Canon PowerShot SX730 HSNikon Coolpix A1000
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Nikon Coolpix A1000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2017-04-06 2019-01-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-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 20.3 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.4-6.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.9 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 6.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None No
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 300 grams (0.66 lb) 330 grams (0.73 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 250 pictures 250 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $399 $477