Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon P1000

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Canon SX710 HS versus Nikon P1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and P1000 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was launched 4 years prior to the P1000 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX710 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX710 HS scores against the P1000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS & Nikon Coolpix P1000. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX710 HS Gallery & Nikon P1000 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX710 HS offers exterior dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Nikon P1000 has proportions of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") along with a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SX710 HS and the P1000.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX710 HS and P1000 is 89 and 49 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX710 HS and P1000.

Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX710 HS to offer more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older SX710 HS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.