Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon P100

Here is a thorough assessment of the Canon SX730 HS versus Nikon P100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and P100 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was unveiled 6 years later than the P100 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX730 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SX730 HS matches up against the P100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS & Nikon Coolpix P100. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX730 HS Gallery & Nikon P100 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX730 HS has 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) and the Nikon P100 has proportions of 114mm x 83mm x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") with a weight of 481 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX730 HS versus the P100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX730 HS and P100 is 88 and 68 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The photograph here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX730 HS and P100.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX730 HS to deliver greater detail having an extra 10.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern SX730 HS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.