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Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon P310

Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
59
Overall
51
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix P310 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon P310 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
  • Introduced April 2017
  • Older Model is Canon SX720 HS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX740 HS
Nikon P310
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 194g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Released June 2012
  • Older Model is Nikon P300
  • Newer Model is Nikon P330
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Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon P310 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Canon SX730 HS versus Nikon P310, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and P310 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was revealed 4 years later than the P310 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX730 HS grades versus the P310 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Nikon P310

 SX730 HS P310 
ReleasedApril 2017June 2012Fresher by 59 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k921kClearer display (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Canon SX730 HS

 P310 SX730 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Nikon P310

 SX730 HS P310 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Touch display No Touch display

Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon P310 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX730 HS has exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Nikon P310 has specifications of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SX730 HS against the P310.

Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon P310 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX730 HS and P310 is 88 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon P310 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon P310 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The graphic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX730 HS and P310.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX730 HS to offer you extra detail because of its extra 4.3MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The newer SX730 HS should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon P310 sensor size comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon P310 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon P310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Portrait photography info
Nikon P310 Portrait photography info
48
focusing manually
good megapixels (20.3 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
44
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Street photography advice
Nikon P310 Street photography advice
69
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (300 grams)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX730 HS
Sports photography with Nikon P310
48
incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20.3MP)
features tracking focus
max fps very slow (5.9 fps)
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (250 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
48
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
low frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Travel photography info
Nikon P310 Travel photography info
72
lighter than competition (300g)
has bluetooth
good megapixels (20.3 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (960mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (250 CIPA)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon P310 as a Landscape photography camera
50
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20.3 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery pack (250 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
55
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Vlogging highlights
Nikon P310 Vlogging highlights
74
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (300g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of microphone socket
36
quite wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic port
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Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon P310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX730 HS and Nikon P310
 Canon PowerShot SX730 HSNikon Coolpix P310
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Nikon Coolpix P310
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2017-04-06 2012-06-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 99
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 24-100mm (4.2x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.9fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 300g (0.66 lbs) 194g (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 photographs 230 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL12
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
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