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Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon L810

Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
59
Overall
51
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L810 front
Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon L810 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
  • Superseded the Canon SX720 HS
  • Replacement is Canon SX740 HS
Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Replacement is Nikon L820
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Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon L810 Overview

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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Nikon L810

 SX730 HS L810 
IntroducedApril 2017February 2012More modern by 64 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k921kClearer display (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Canon SX730 HS

 L810 SX730 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Nikon L810

 SX730 HS L810 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon L810 Physical Comparison

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).

Check out the Canon SX730 HS and Nikon L810 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon L810 size comparison

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

Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon L810 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon L810 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon L810 sensor size comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon L810 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon L810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Portrait photography details
Nikon L810 Portrait photography details
48
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20.3 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Street photography information
Nikon L810 Street photography information
69
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (300 grams)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX730 HS
Sports photography with Nikon L810
48
incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20.3MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.9 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (250 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
44
excellent zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.2 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX730 HS
Travel photography with Nikon L810
72
lighter than competition (300g)
supports bluetooth
megapixel count decent (20.3 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (960mm)
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery power (250 shots)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
60
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
very long reach (585mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Landscape photography advice
Nikon L810 Landscape photography advice
50
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20.3 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery power (250 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
41
reasonably wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Vlogging info
Nikon L810 Vlogging info
74
reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (300 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have external microphone support
27
reasonably wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
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Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon L810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX730 HS and Nikon L810
 Canon PowerShot SX730 HSNikon Coolpix L810
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Nikon Coolpix L810
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2017-04-06 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 23-585mm (25.4x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 922k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.9 frames/s 1.2 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 300 gr (0.66 pounds) 430 gr (0.95 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3")
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 photos 300 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $399 $280