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Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon L840

Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
59
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L840 front
Portability
67
Imaging
41
Features
48
Overall
43

Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon L840 Key Specs

Canon SX730 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 300g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
  • Released April 2017
  • Old Model is Canon SX720 HS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX740 HS
Nikon L840
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-855mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 538g - 114 x 89 x 96mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Older Model is Nikon L830
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Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon L840 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Nikon L840

 SX730 HS L840 
ReleasedApril 2017February 2015Fresher by 27 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display resolution922k921kClearer display (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon L840 over the Canon SX730 HS

 L840 SX730 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Nikon L840

 SX730 HS L840 
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon L840 Physical Comparison

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.

Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon L840 size comparison

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

Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon L840 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon L840 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon L840 sensor size comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon L840 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon L840 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Portrait photography information
Nikon L840 Portrait photography information
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manual focus
MP count decent (20.3MP)
offers face detection focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
36
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX730 HS
Street photography with Nikon L840
69
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (300 grams)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
51
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition (538g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX730 HS
Sports photography with Nikon L840
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great zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20.3MP)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.9 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (250 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
51
great zoom range (23-855mm 37.2 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery life (590 per charge)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Travel photography info
Nikon L840 Travel photography info
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lighter than average in class (300 grams)
connects via bluetooth
MP count decent (20.3 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
great reach (960mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (250 CIPA)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
57
better than average battery life (590 per charge)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (23mm)
very long zoom (855mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (538 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Landscape photography advice
Nikon L840 Landscape photography advice
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manual focus
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20.3 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery pack (250 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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fairly wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (590 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX730 HS
Vlogging with Nikon L840
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really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (300 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have external microphone port
27
fairly wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competition (538 grams)
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Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon L840 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX730 HS and Nikon L840
 Canon PowerShot SX730 HSNikon Coolpix L840
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Nikon Coolpix L840
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2017-04-06 2015-02-10
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 23-855mm (37.2x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.0-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 922k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.9 frames/s 7.4 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 6.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
Hot shoe
AE 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 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 300g (0.66 lb) 538g (1.19 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 114 x 89 x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photographs 590 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SC/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $399 $400