Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon P300

Here is a extended review of the Canon SX710 HS and Nikon P300, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and P300 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was introduced 3 years later than the P300 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the SX710 HS grades versus the P300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS & Nikon Coolpix P300. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX710 HS Gallery & Nikon P300 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX710 HS offers outside dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Nikon P300 has specifications of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX710 HS and Nikon P300 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SX710 HS vs the P300.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX710 HS and P300 is 89 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The photograph below should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX710 HS and P300.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX710 HS to provide you with greater detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern SX710 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.