Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon B700

Let's look more in depth at the Canon SX730 HS and Nikon B700, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and the B700 (20MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was launched 14 months later than the B700 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX730 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon B700 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SX730 HS scores versus the B700 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS and Nikon Coolpix B700. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX730 HS Gallery and Nikon B700 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX730 HS comes with exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Nikon B700 has proportions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") and a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX730 HS and Nikon B700 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX730 HS vs the B700.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX730 HS and B700 is 88 and 65 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing technical specs. The graphic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX730 HS and B700.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX730 HS to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 0.3MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger SX730 HS will have an edge in sensor technology.