Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon L840

Here is a complete comparison of the Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon L840, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and L840 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was announced 2 years later than the L840 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX730 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon L840 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX730 HS grades versus the L840 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS & Nikon Coolpix L840. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX730 HS Gallery & Nikon L840 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX730 HS enjoys physical 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 L840 has proportions of 114mm x 89mm x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") having a weight of 538 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SX730 HS compared to the L840.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX730 HS and L840 is 88 and 67 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX730 HS and L840.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SX730 HS to produce extra detail with its extra 4.3MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX730 HS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.