Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung NX300M

The following is a in depth comparison of the Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung NX300M, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and the NX300M (20MP) is pretty close but the SX730 HS (1/2.3") and NX300M (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX730 HS was manufactured 4 years after the NX300M which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX730 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX730 HS matches up against the NX300M in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS & Samsung NX300M. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX730 HS Gallery & Samsung NX300M Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX730 HS has got exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Samsung NX300M has specifications of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SX730 HS versus the NX300M.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX730 HS and NX300M is 88 and 86 respectively.

Normally, its tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The image here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX730 HS and NX300M.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX730 HS featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Canon SX730 HS will result in extra detail due to its extra 0.3MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher SX730 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.