Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon L820
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Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon L820 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2015
- Old Model is Canon SX700 HS
- Replacement is Canon SX720 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-675mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
- 470g - 111 x 76 x 85mm
- Revealed January 2013
- Replaced the Nikon L810
- New Model is Nikon L830

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon L820 Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon L820, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and L820 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SX710 HS was launched 24 months after the L820 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX710 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon L820 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX710 HS matches up vs the L820 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon L820 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS and Nikon Coolpix L820. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX710 HS Gallery and Nikon L820 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Nikon L820
SX710 HS | L820 | |||
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Revealed | January 2015 | ![]() | January 2013 | More modern by 24 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 921k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon L820 over the Canon SX710 HS
L820 | SX710 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and Nikon L820
SX710 HS | L820 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon L820 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX710 HS has outside measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Nikon L820 has measurements of 111mm x 76mm x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") having a weight of 470 grams (1.04 lbs).
See the Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon L820 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX710 HS compared to the L820.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX710 HS and L820 is 89 and 72 respectively.

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon L820 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The pic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX710 HS and L820.
All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX710 HS to show greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The younger SX710 HS should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon L820 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon L820 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX710 HS | Nikon Coolpix L820 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX710 HS | Nikon Coolpix L820 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2015-01-06 | 2013-01-29 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
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 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-750mm (30.0x) | 23-675mm (29.3x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/3.0-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 922k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.0 frames per second | 8.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 269 grams (0.59 lbs) | 470 grams (1.04 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 111 x 76 x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 shots | 320 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery model | NB-6LH | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $349 | $192 |