Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon S8200

Below, we are matching up the Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon S8200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and S8200 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was manufactured 5 years later than the S8200 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX730 HS matches up against the S8200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS & Nikon Coolpix S8200. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX730 HS Gallery & Nikon S8200 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX730 HS enjoys outside measurements 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 S8200 has specifications of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SX730 HS compared to the S8200.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX730 HS and S8200 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Generally, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by going through specifications. The photograph below should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX730 HS and S8200.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SX730 HS to show extra detail due to its extra 4.3MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer SX730 HS is going to have an edge in sensor technology.