Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon L820

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").

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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.

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.

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.

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.