Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon S5300

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon SX730 HS versus Nikon S5300, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and S5300 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was brought out 3 years after the S5300 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SX730 HS scores against the S5300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS & Nikon Coolpix S5300. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX730 HS Gallery & Nikon S5300 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX730 HS features outside measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Nikon S5300 has dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX730 HS and the S5300.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX730 HS and S5300 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out technical specs. The image underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX730 HS and S5300.

As you can tell, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon SX730 HS to show more detail having its extra 4.3MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent SX730 HS provides an advantage in sensor tech.