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Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon S9300

Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
59
Overall
51
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon S9300 Key Specs

Canon SX730 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 300g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
  • Launched April 2017
  • Older Model is Canon SX720 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX740 HS
Nikon S9300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 109 x 62 x 31mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Old Model is Nikon S9100
  • Later Model is Nikon S9500
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Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon S9300 Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon S9300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and S9300 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was introduced 4 years after the S9300 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SX730 HS scores against the S9300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Nikon S9300

 SX730 HS S9300 
ReleasedApril 2017July 2012More modern by 58 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k921kCrisper screen (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Canon SX730 HS

 S9300 SX730 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Nikon S9300

 SX730 HS S9300 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon S9300 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX730 HS has outside 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) whilst the Nikon S9300 has proportions of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SX730 HS and the S9300.

Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon S9300 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX730 HS and S9300 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon S9300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon S9300 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The image here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX730 HS and S9300.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon SX730 HS to offer you extra detail using its extra 4.3MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent SX730 HS will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon S9300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon S9300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon S9300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Portrait photography details
Nikon S9300 Portrait photography details
48
has manual focus
MP count decent (20.3 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
good megapixels (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Street photography highlights
Nikon S9300 Street photography highlights
69
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (300g)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (215 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Sports photography factors
Nikon S9300 Sports photography factors
48
great zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20.3MP)
offers tracking autofocus
low fps (5.9 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (250 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
47
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery (200 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX730 HS
Travel photography with Nikon S9300
72
lighter than others (300g)
supports bluetooth
MP count decent (20.3 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (960mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (250 CIPA)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
66
lighter than competition (215g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
no Timelapse mode
bad battery (200 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Landscape photography factors
Nikon S9300 Landscape photography factors
50
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20.3MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery pack (250 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
41
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery (200 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX730 HS
Vlogging with Nikon S9300
74
really wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (300 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have external microphone socket
34
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (215g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no microphone jack
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Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon S9300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX730 HS and Nikon S9300
 Canon PowerShot SX730 HSNikon Coolpix S9300
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Nikon Coolpix S9300
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2017-04-06 2012-07-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.9 frames/s 6.9 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 300g (0.66 lb) 215g (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 109 x 62 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photographs 200 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $399 $249