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Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon P600

Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
59
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix P600 front
Portability
65
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
46

Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon P600 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
  • Launched April 2017
  • Old Model is Canon SX720 HS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX740 HS
Nikon P600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Refreshed by Nikon P610
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Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon P600 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon P600, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and P600 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was released 3 years later than the P600 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX730 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX730 HS scores vs the P600 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Nikon P600

 SX730 HS P600 
IntroducedApril 2017February 2014Fresher by 39 months
Screen resolution922k921kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon P600 over the Canon SX730 HS

 P600 SX730 HS 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen

Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Nikon P600

 SX730 HS P600 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon P600 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX730 HS has outer dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Nikon P600 has specifications of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon P600 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SX730 HS against the P600.

Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon P600 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX730 HS and P600 is 88 and 65 respectively.

Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon P600 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon P600 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX730 HS and P600.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX730 HS to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 4.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher SX730 HS will have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon P600 sensor size comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon P600 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon P600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Portrait photography advice
Nikon P600 Portrait photography advice
48
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20.3 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
44
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX730 HS
Street photography with Nikon P600
69
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (300g)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
50
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than others in class (565 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Sports photography details
Nikon P600 Sports photography details
48
excellent zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20.3 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
max frames per second low (5.9 frames per second)
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (250 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
53
excellent zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Travel photography info
Nikon P600 Travel photography info
72
lighter than competition (300g)
connects via bluetooth
sensor resolution is decent (20.3 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (960mm)
no Timelapse recording
bad battery power (250 per charge)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
59
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (1440mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (565g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Landscape photography details
Nikon P600 Landscape photography details
50
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20.3MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery power (250 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
47
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Vlogging features
Nikon P600 Vlogging features
74
pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (300g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no microphone support
59
decently wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than others in class (565 grams)
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Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon P600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX730 HS and Nikon P600
 Canon PowerShot SX730 HSNikon Coolpix P600
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Nikon Coolpix P600
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2017-04-06 2014-02-07
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 -
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 20.3MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 24-1440mm (60.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.3-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.9fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 7.50 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/100/30/25p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 300 grams (0.66 pounds) 565 grams (1.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots 330 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $399 $750