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Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon S800c

Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
59
Overall
51
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S800c front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon S800c Key Specs

Canon SX730 HS
(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
Nikon S800c
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Nikon S800c

 SX730 HS S800c 
LaunchedApril 2017February 2013Newer by 51 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k819kSharper display (+103k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Canon SX730 HS

 S800c SX730 HS 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Nikon S800c

 SX730 HS S800c 

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon S800c size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon S800c Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon S800c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S800c Portrait photography highlights
48
manual focus
megapixel count good (20.3 megapixels)
has face detection focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Street photography highlights
Nikon S800c Street photography highlights
69
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (300g)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Sports photography details
Nikon S800c Sports photography details
48
amazing zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20.3MP)
has tracking autofocus
slow fps (5.9 fps)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (250 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (140 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX730 HS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S800c as a Travel photography camera
72
lighter than competition (300 grams)
connects via bluetooth
megapixel count good (20.3 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (960mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery life (250 CIPA)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
65
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
missing Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (140 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Landscape photography information
Nikon S800c Landscape photography information
50
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20.3 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery life (250 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
41
rather wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery power (140 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Vlogging highlights
Nikon S800c Vlogging highlights
74
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (300 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have external mic socket
35
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
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Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon S800c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX730 HS and Nikon S800c
 Canon PowerShot SX730 HSNikon Coolpix S800c
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