Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon S5200

Following is a complete overview of the Canon SX730 HS versus Nikon S5200, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and S5200 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was revealed 4 years after the S5200 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SX730 HS scores against the S5200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS and Nikon Coolpix S5200. The full galleries are available at Canon SX730 HS Gallery and Nikon S5200 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX730 HS comes with external dimensions 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 S5200 has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SX730 HS and the S5200.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX730 HS and S5200 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX730 HS and S5200.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX730 HS to result in extra detail because of its extra 4.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer SX730 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.