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Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon S30

Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
59
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S30 front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon S30 Key Specs

Canon SX730 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Succeeded the Canon SX720 HS
  • New Model is Canon SX740 HS
Nikon S30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 102 x 65 x 40mm
  • Released February 2012
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Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon S30 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon S30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and S30 (10MP) and the SX730 HS (1/2.3") and S30 (1/3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The SX730 HS was unveiled 5 years later than the S30 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SX730 HS scores against the S30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Nikon S30

 SX730 HS S30 
ReleasedApril 2017February 2012Fresher by 64 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Canon SX730 HS

 S30 SX730 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Nikon S30

 SX730 HS S30 
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon S30 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX730 HS has exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Nikon S30 has proportions of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon S30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SX730 HS versus the S30.

Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon S30 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX730 HS and S30 is 88 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon S30 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon S30 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX730 HS and S30.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX730 HS having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon SX730 HS will resolve more detail having an extra 10.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern SX730 HS should have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon S30 sensor size comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon S30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon S30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S30 Portrait photography highlights
48
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20.3 megapixels)
features face detect focus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
25
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX730 HS
Street photography with Nikon S30
69
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (300 grams)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
51
weather sealing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than average (214g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Sports photography highlights
Nikon S30 Sports photography highlights
48
incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20.3MP)
features tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (5.9 frames per second)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (250 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
29
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
weather sealing
max fps very slow (1.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Travel photography factors
Nikon S30 Travel photography factors
72
lighter than competition (300g)
supports bluetooth
megapixel count decent (20.3MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (960mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (250 CIPA)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
52
weather sealing
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (214g)
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Landscape photography features
Nikon S30 Landscape photography features
50
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20.3 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery pack (250 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
26
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Vlogging factors
Nikon S30 Vlogging factors
74
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (300 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
missing mic jack
23
has face detection focusing
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than average (214 grams)
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Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon S30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX730 HS and Nikon S30
 Canon PowerShot SX730 HSNikon Coolpix S30
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Nikon Coolpix S30
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2017-04-06 2012-02-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 29-87mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 7.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.9fps 1.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 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
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 300 gr (0.66 pounds) 214 gr (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 102 x 65 x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 240 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack AA
Battery model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $399 $119