Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon L810

Let's examine more closely at the Canon SX730 HS and Nikon L810, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and L810 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was announced 5 years after the L810 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX730 HS grades vs the L810 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS & Nikon Coolpix L810. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX730 HS Gallery & Nikon L810 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX730 HS features exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Nikon L810 has specifications of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") having a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SX730 HS and the L810.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX730 HS and L810 is 88 and 74 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The pic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX730 HS and L810.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX730 HS to offer more detail with its extra 4.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent SX730 HS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.