Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon P340

Let's look more closely at the Canon SX730 HS and Nikon P340, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and P340 (12MP) and the SX730 HS (1/2.3") and P340 (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX730 HS was revealed 3 years after the P340 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX730 HS matches up against the P340 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS and Nikon Coolpix P340. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX730 HS Gallery and Nikon P340 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX730 HS features external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Nikon P340 has specifications of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX730 HS and Nikon P340 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SX730 HS against the P340.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX730 HS and P340 is 88 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The image below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX730 HS and P340.

All in all, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX730 HS with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Canon SX730 HS will produce extra detail because of its extra 8.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent SX730 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.