Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon S9700

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon S9700, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and S9700 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was announced 3 years after the S9700 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SX730 HS grades versus the S9700 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS and Nikon Coolpix S9700. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX730 HS Gallery and Nikon S9700 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX730 HS features exterior 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) while the Nikon S9700 has measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX730 HS versus the S9700.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX730 HS and S9700 is 88 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX730 HS and S9700.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX730 HS to give more detail with its extra 4.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern SX730 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.