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Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon P510

Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
59
Overall
51
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix P510 front
Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon P510 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
  • Succeeded the Canon SX720 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX740 HS
Nikon P510
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 555g - 120 x 83 x 102mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Succeeded the Nikon P500
  • Renewed by Nikon P520
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Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon P510 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon P510, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and P510 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was introduced 4 years later than the P510 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX730 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P510 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SX730 HS grades against the P510 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Nikon P510

 SX730 HS P510 
AnnouncedApril 2017July 2012Fresher by 58 months
Display resolution922k921kCrisper display (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon P510 over the Canon SX730 HS

 P510 SX730 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Nikon P510

 SX730 HS P510 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon P510 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX730 HS provides outer measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Nikon P510 has measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") along with a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SX730 HS and the P510.

Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon P510 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX730 HS and P510 is 88 and 66 respectively.

Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon P510 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon P510 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX730 HS and P510.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX730 HS to render greater detail using its extra 4.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer SX730 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon P510 sensor size comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon P510 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon P510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Portrait photography features
Nikon P510 Portrait photography features
48
has manual focus
good MP (20.3MP)
has face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
44
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Street photography info
Nikon P510 Street photography info
69
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (300g)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
51
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than average in class (555g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Sports photography highlights
Nikon P510 Sports photography highlights
48
amazing zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20.3 megapixels)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (5.9 fps)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (250 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
51
long zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Travel photography information
Nikon P510 Travel photography information
72
lighter than competitors (300 grams)
supports bluetooth
good MP (20.3 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (960mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (250 per charge)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
54
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (1000mm)
bad battery pack (200 per charge)
more heavy than average in class (555 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX730 HS
Landscape photography with Nikon P510
50
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20.3MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery power (250 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
47
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery pack (200 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Vlogging factors
Nikon P510 Vlogging factors
74
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (300g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have mic support
27
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (555g)
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Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon P510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX730 HS and Nikon P510
 Canon PowerShot SX730 HSNikon Coolpix P510
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Nikon Coolpix P510
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2017-04-06 2012-07-05
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-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 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
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 24-1000mm (41.7x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 922k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.9 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 300 gr (0.66 lbs) 555 gr (1.22 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 120 x 83 x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0")
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 shots 200 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $399 $600