Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung NX100

Here is a extended review of the Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung NX100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and NX100 (15MP) and the SX730 HS (1/2.3") and NX100 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The SX730 HS was manufactured 6 years later than the NX100 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX730 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SX730 HS grades vs the NX100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS & Samsung NX100. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX730 HS Gallery & Samsung NX100 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX730 HS provides 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 Samsung NX100 has proportions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung NX100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the SX730 HS compared to the NX100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX730 HS and NX100 is 88 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching technical specs. The photograph below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX730 HS and NX100.

As you can tell, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX730 HS featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Canon SX730 HS will render more detail due to its extra 5.3MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer SX730 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.