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Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon B600

Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
59
Overall
51
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix B600 front
Portability
67
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon B600 Key Specs

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
  • Launched April 2017
  • Older Model is Canon SX720 HS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX740 HS
Nikon B600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 500g - 122 x 82 x 99mm
  • Introduced January 2019
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Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon B600 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon SX730 HS and Nikon B600, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and B600 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was introduced 21 months before the B600 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX730 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon B600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX730 HS scores against the B600 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Nikon B600

 SX730 HS B600 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k921kSharper screen (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon B600 over the Canon SX730 HS

 B600 SX730 HS 
IntroducedJanuary 2019April 2017More recent by 21 months

Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Nikon B600

 SX730 HS B600 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon B600 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX730 HS comes with external dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Nikon B600 has proportions of 122mm x 82mm x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SX730 HS against the B600.

Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon B600 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX730 HS and B600 is 88 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon B600 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon B600 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX730 HS and B600.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX730 HS to provide extra detail using its extra 4.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older SX730 HS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon B600 sensor size comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon B600 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon B600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX730 HS
Portrait photography with Nikon B600
47
you can focus manually
MP count good (20.3MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
36
MP count good (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Street photography info
Nikon B600 Street photography info
69
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (300g)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than others in class (500g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Sports photography info
Nikon B600 Sports photography info
48
long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20.3MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow fps (5.9 fps)
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (250 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
46
great zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (280 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon B600 as a Travel photography camera
72
lighter than average (300g)
has bluetooth
MP count good (20.3MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (960mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery (250 CIPA)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
52
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (1440mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (280 shots)
heavier than others in class (500g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX730 HS
Landscape photography with Nikon B600
49
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20.3MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery (250 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
40
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery life (280 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Vlogging highlights
Nikon B600 Vlogging highlights
74
decently wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (300g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have external mic socket
27
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
heavier than others in class (500g)
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Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon B600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX730 HS and Nikon B600
 Canon PowerShot SX730 HSNikon Coolpix B600
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Nikon Coolpix B600
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2017-04-06 2019-01-18
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3MP 16MP
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
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 24-1440mm (60.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.3-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 922k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.9fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 6.80 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
Hot shoe
AEB
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 1920 x 1080 @ 60i, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 300g (0.66 lb) 500g (1.10 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 122 x 82 x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9")
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 photographs 280 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $399 $297