Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon L100

On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon SX730 HS versus Nikon L100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and L100 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was announced 8 years later than the L100 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SX730 HS scores against the L100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS & Nikon Coolpix L100. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX730 HS Gallery & Nikon L100 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX730 HS provides physical measurements 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 L100 has sizing of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX730 HS versus Nikon L100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SX730 HS against the L100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX730 HS and L100 is 88 and 79 respectively.

Often, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX730 HS and L100.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Canon SX730 HS to render extra detail with its extra 10.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher SX730 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.