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Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon A900

Portability
89
Imaging
45
Features
51
Overall
47
Canon PowerShot SX710 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix A900 front
Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
58
Overall
50

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon A900 Key Specs

Canon SX710 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Old Model is Canon SX700 HS
  • Later Model is Canon SX720 HS
Nikon A900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 289g - 113 x 67 x 40mm
  • Introduced February 2016
  • Refreshed by Nikon A1000
Photography Glossary

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon A900 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Nikon A900

 SX710 HS A900 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen resolution922k921kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Canon SX710 HS

 A900 SX710 HS 
IntroducedFebruary 2016January 2015Fresher by 13 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and Nikon A900

 SX710 HS A900 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon A900 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon A900 size comparison

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

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon A900 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon A900 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon A900 sensor size comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon A900 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon A900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Portrait photography factors
Nikon A900 Portrait photography factors
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focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
provides face detection focus
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
40
decent MP (20MP)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Street photography features
Nikon A900 Street photography features
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (269 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
69
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (289 grams)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Sports photography factors
Nikon A900 Sports photography factors
47
excellent zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (6.0 frames/s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (230 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
56
amazing zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Travel photography highlights
Nikon A900 Travel photography highlights
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lighter than competition in class (269g)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (750mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery (230 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
74
lighter than others in class (289 grams)
supports bluetooth
decent MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (840mm)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Landscape photography information
Nikon A900 Landscape photography information
49
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery (230 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Vlogging advice
Nikon A900 Vlogging advice
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fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (269 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
34
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than others in class (289 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic port
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Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon A900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX710 HS and Nikon A900
 Canon PowerShot SX710 HSNikon Coolpix A900
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX710 HS Nikon Coolpix A900
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-01-06 2016-02-23
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-750mm (30.0x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.4-6.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 269 gr (0.59 lbs) 289 gr (0.64 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 230 images 300 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $349 $400