Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon S9900

Here is a extensive overview of the Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon S9900, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and S9900 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was released 2 years later than the S9900 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SX730 HS scores against the S9900 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS and Nikon Coolpix S9900. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX730 HS Gallery and Nikon S9900 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX730 HS comes with outer measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Nikon S9900 has specifications of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX730 HS compared to the S9900.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX730 HS and S9900 is 88 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX730 HS and S9900.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX730 HS to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 4.3MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer SX730 HS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.