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Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon W300

Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
59
Overall
51
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix W300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42

Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon W300 Key Specs

Canon SX730 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 300g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
  • Released April 2017
  • Previous Model is Canon SX720 HS
  • Replacement is Canon SX740 HS
Nikon W300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 231g - 112 x 66 x 29mm
  • Revealed May 2017
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Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon W300 Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Canon SX730 HS versus Nikon W300, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and W300 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was revealed very close to the W300 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SX730 HS grades vs the W300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Nikon W300

 SX730 HS W300 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k921kSharper screen (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Canon SX730 HS

 W300 SX730 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Nikon W300

 SX730 HS W300 
RevealedApril 2017May 2017Similar generation
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon W300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX730 HS has got outside dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Nikon W300 has sizing of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SX730 HS versus the W300.

Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon W300 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX730 HS and W300 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon W300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon W300 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over specs. The picture here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX730 HS and W300.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon SX730 HS to offer you greater detail because of its extra 4.3MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively.

Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon W300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon W300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon W300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX730 HS
Portrait photography with Nikon W300
47
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20.3 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
36
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Street photography highlights
Nikon W300 Street photography highlights
69
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (300g)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Sports photography factors
Nikon W300 Sports photography factors
48
long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20.3 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
max fps low (5.9 frames per second)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (250 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
49
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Travel photography details
Nikon W300 Travel photography details
72
lighter than competition (300 grams)
connects via bluetooth
decent megapixels (20.3MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (960mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (250 per charge)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
73
environment proofing
has bluetooth
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX730 HS
Landscape photography with Nikon W300
49
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20.3MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery pack (250 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
48
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX730 HS Vlogging info
Nikon W300 Vlogging info
74
really wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (300g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of mic socket
33
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
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Canon SX730 HS vs Nikon W300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX730 HS and Nikon W300
 Canon PowerShot SX730 HSNikon Coolpix W300
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX730 HS Nikon Coolpix W300
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2017-04-06 2017-05-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS -
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 922k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.9 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 5.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 300 gr (0.66 pounds) 231 gr (0.51 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 pictures 280 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Built-in
Battery model - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $399 $387