Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon A900

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon SX710 HS versus Nikon A900, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SX710 HS (20MP) and the A900 (20MP) is pretty close and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was revealed 13 months before the A900 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SX710 HS grades versus the A900 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS and Nikon Coolpix A900. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX710 HS Gallery and Nikon A900 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX710 HS enjoys exterior dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Nikon A900 has specifications of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

See the Canon SX710 HS versus Nikon A900 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX710 HS against the A900.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX710 HS and A900 is 89 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching technical specs. The visual below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX710 HS and A900.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photos although you would want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The older SX710 HS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.