Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon P80

On this page, we will be evaluating the Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon P80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and P80 (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was introduced 8 years later than the P80 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX730 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SX730 HS scores against the P80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS and Nikon Coolpix P80. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX730 HS Gallery and Nikon P80 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX730 HS features outside dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Nikon P80 has measurements of 110mm x 79mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SX730 HS versus the P80.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX730 HS and P80 is 88 and 75 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The photograph underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX730 HS and P80.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon SX730 HS to resolve extra detail using its extra 10.3MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer SX730 HS provides a benefit in sensor tech.