Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon S9100

Following is a extended analysis of the Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon S9100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and S9100 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was unveiled 5 years after the S9100 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX730 HS scores versus the S9100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS and Nikon Coolpix S9100. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX730 HS Gallery and Nikon S9100 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX730 HS has external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Nikon S9100 has measurements of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SX730 HS versus the S9100.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX730 HS and S9100 is 88 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The pic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX730 HS and S9100.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon SX730 HS to show extra detail having an extra 8.3MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern SX730 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.