Canon PowerShot SX730 HS vs Nikon Coolpix P510 Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Superzoom cameras.

PowerShot SX730 HS vs Coolpix P510 - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Canon PowerShot SX730 HS vs Nikon Coolpix P510 Specs

PowerShot SX730 HS

  • Introduced in April 2017
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 20 megapixel
  • 6 frames/second
  • 80 – 3200 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Zoom 24-960mm (40x), f3.3-6.9
  • WiFi built-in
  • 110 x 64 x 40mm³ (4.3″ x 2.5″ x 1.6″)
  • 300g (9.7 oz.)

All specs: Main page for PowerShot SX730 HS

Coolpix P510

  • Introduced in February 2012
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 16 megapixel
  • 7 frames/second
  • 80 – 3200 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Zoom 24-1000mm (42x), f3.0-5.9
  • No WiFi
  • 119.8 x 82.9 x 102.2mm³ (4.7″ x 3.3″ x 4.0″)
  • 555g (17.9 oz.)

All specs: Main page for Coolpix P510

PowerShot SX730 HS vs Coolpix P510: The sensors

Both cameras use the same sensor format, Compact.

The Compact sensor built into both cameras has a total area of about 28mm² (0.04 sq.in.).

Canon PowerShot SX730 HS VS Nikon Coolpix P510 Other Specs Comparison

Why is Canon PowerShot SX730 HS a better choice

PowerShot SX730 HS

Coolpix P510
Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

20.30 16.10
Longer battery life (3, photos)

250 240
Weighs less (2)

300g
(9.7 oz.)		 555g
(17.9 oz.)
More portable (2)

282cm³
(18 cu.in.)		 1015cm³
(64 cu.in.)
WiFi (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the PowerShot SX730 HS are the higher resolution, that the battery has more stamina and the lower weight than the Coolpix P510. Another advantage over the Coolpix P510: the more compact size and the built-in wifi that permits remote shooting and image transfer without the need for a cable connection.

The PowerShot SX730 HS scores 14 points.

Otherwise why to choose Nikon Coolpix P510

PowerShot SX730 HS

Coolpix P510
Higher speed (4, frames/second)

6 7
GPS (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the Coolpix P510 are that the camera is faster and the built-in GPS.

Yields 6 points for the Coolpix P510.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

PowerShot SX730 HS

Coolpix P510
Sensor format

Compact Compact
Sensitivity

80 – 3200 ISO 80 – 3200 ISO
Built-in flash
Image stabilizer
Sensor resolution (MP)

0.92 0.92
Articulated screen
Video resolution

1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS VS Nikon Coolpix P510 Dimensions

Look at front view of the PowerShot SX730 HS and Coolpix P510

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Canon PowerShot SX730 HS

Nikon Coolpix P510

14
6

We recommend Canon PowerShot SX730 HS as better choice.