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Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon S3600

Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
59
Overall
51
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3600 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon S3600 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
  • Revealed April 2017
  • Replaced the Canon SX720 HS
  • Updated by Canon SX740 HS
Nikon S3600
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 58 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon S3600 Overview

Lets look closer at the Canon SX730 HS and Nikon S3600, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and the S3600 (20MP) is relatively close and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was revealed 3 years after the S3600 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX730 HS matches up vs the S3600 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Nikon S3600

 SX730 HS S3600 
LaunchedApril 2017January 2014Newer by 40 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Canon SX730 HS

 S3600 SX730 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Nikon S3600

 SX730 HS S3600 
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon S3600 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX730 HS enjoys outside 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) whilst the Nikon S3600 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX730 HS and Nikon S3600 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SX730 HS vs the S3600.

Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon S3600 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX730 HS and S3600 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon S3600 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon S3600 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The pic below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX730 HS and S3600.

As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX730 HS to provide you with more detail because of its extra 0.3MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SX730 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon S3600 sensor size comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon S3600 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon S3600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Portrait photography features
Nikon S3600 Portrait photography features
48
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20.3MP)
provides face detection focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
38
megapixel count decent (20MP)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Street photography factors
Nikon S3600 Street photography factors
69
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (300 grams)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
65
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (125g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S3600 as a Sports photography camera
48
long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20.3MP)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (5.9 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (250 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Travel photography factors
Nikon S3600 Travel photography factors
72
lighter than average in class (300g)
has bluetooth
decent sensor resolution (20.3 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (960mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low battery pack (250 CIPA)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
70
lighter than competition (125 grams)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Landscape photography features
Nikon S3600 Landscape photography features
50
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20.3MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery pack (250 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
41
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Vlogging factors
Nikon S3600 Vlogging factors
74
pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (300g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of external microphone jack
33
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than competition (125g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
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Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon S3600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX730 HS and Nikon S3600
 Canon PowerShot SX730 HSNikon Coolpix S3600
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Nikon Coolpix S3600
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2017-04-06 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 99
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.7-6.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.9fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280x720p (30fps) , 1280x720 (25p), 640x480 (30fps )
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone 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 300g (0.66 lb) 125g (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 97 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 photos 230 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $399 $200