Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon S5100

Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon SX730 HS versus Nikon S5100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and S5100 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was released 6 years after the S5100 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX730 HS grades versus the S5100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS & Nikon Coolpix S5100. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX730 HS Gallery & Nikon S5100 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX730 HS features external dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Nikon S5100 has proportions of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SX730 HS vs the S5100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX730 HS and S5100 is 88 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The picture here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX730 HS and S5100.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon SX730 HS to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 8.3MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The younger SX730 HS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.