Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon S3300
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Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon S3300 Key Specs
(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
- Released April 2017
- Succeeded the Canon SX720 HS
- Successor is Canon SX740 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 128g - 95 x 58 x 19mm
- Revealed February 2012

Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon S3300 Overview
Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon SX730 HS and Nikon S3300, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and S3300 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SX730 HS was manufactured 5 years after the S3300 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX730 HS matches up versus the S3300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon S3300 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS and Nikon Coolpix S3300. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX730 HS Gallery and Nikon S3300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Nikon S3300
SX730 HS | S3300 | |||
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Revealed | April 2017 | ![]() | February 2012 | Newer by 64 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Canon SX730 HS
S3300 | SX730 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Nikon S3300
SX730 HS | S3300 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch display |
Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon S3300 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX730 HS offers exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Nikon S3300 has sizing of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX730 HS and Nikon S3300 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SX730 HS and the S3300.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX730 HS and S3300 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon S3300 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX730 HS and S3300.
As you can tell, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX730 HS to provide you with more detail due to its extra 4.3MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The fresher SX730 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon S3300 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon S3300 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS | Nikon Coolpix S3300 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX730 HS | Nikon Coolpix S3300 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2017-04-06 | 2012-02-01 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface 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 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-960mm (40.0x) | 26-156mm (6.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-6.9 | f/3.5-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 922k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.9 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) | - |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync |
Hot shoe | ||
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 | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 300g (0.66 pounds) | 128g (0.28 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") | 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
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 pictures | 180 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | EN-EL19 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $399 | $99 |