Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon S800c
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Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon S800c Key Specs
(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
- Previous Model is Canon SX720 HS
- Renewed by Canon SX740 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 184g - 111 x 60 x 27mm
- Launched February 2013
Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon S800c Overview
Here, we are evaluating the Canon SX730 HS and Nikon S800c, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and S800c (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe SX730 HS was revealed 4 years after the S800c which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SX730 HS scores versus the S800c with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon S800c Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS and Nikon Coolpix S800c. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX730 HS Gallery and Nikon S800c Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Nikon S800c
SX730 HS | S800c | |||
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Launched | April 2017 | February 2013 | Newer by 51 months | |
Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 922k | 819k | Sharper display (+103k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Canon SX730 HS
S800c | SX730 HS | |||
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Display size | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Nikon S800c
SX730 HS | S800c |
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Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon S800c Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX730 HS enjoys outside measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Nikon S800c has sizing of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX730 HS and Nikon S800c in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SX730 HS compared to the S800c.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX730 HS and S800c is 88 and 93 respectively.
Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon S800c Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing technical specs. The image underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX730 HS and S800c.
As you have seen, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX730 HS to render greater detail because of its extra 4.3MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger SX730 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon S800c Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon S800c Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS | Nikon Coolpix S800c | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX730 HS | Nikon Coolpix S800c |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2017-04-06 | 2013-02-04 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 6 | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 20.3 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-960mm (40.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-6.9 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
Screen resolution | 922k dots | 819k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.9 frames per second | 8.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) | - |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 300 grams (0.66 lb) | 184 grams (0.41 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") | 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 140 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $399 | $290 |