Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon S6500

Below, we are contrasting the Canon SX730 HS and Nikon S6500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and S6500 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was brought out 4 years later than the S6500 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX730 HS grades vs the S6500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS & Nikon Coolpix S6500. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX730 HS Gallery & Nikon S6500 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX730 HS has got exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Nikon S6500 has dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SX730 HS compared to the S6500.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX730 HS and S6500 is 88 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing specs. The visual below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX730 HS and S6500.

All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX730 HS to result in more detail having its extra 4.3MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The younger SX730 HS is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.