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Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon P900

Portability
89 Imaging
45 Features
51 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX710 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix P900 front
Portability
52 Imaging
41 Features
63 Overall
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Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon P900 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
  • Launched January 2015
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX700 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX720 HS
Nikon P900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 899g - 140 x 103 x 137mm
  • Announced March 2015
  • Newer Model is Nikon P1000
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Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon P900 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Canon SX710 HS and Nikon P900, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and P900 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was released very close to the P900 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX710 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P900 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the SX710 HS scores against the P900 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Nikon P900

		

		

			
 SX710 HS P900 
Display resolution922k921kSharper display (+1k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Nikon P900 over the Canon SX710 HS

		

		

			
 P900 SX710 HS 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and Nikon P900

		

		

			
 SX710 HS P900 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015March 2015Similar age
Manually focus  Very exact focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Touch friendly display  Lacking Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon P900 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are going to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX710 HS offers physical measurements 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 P900 has proportions of 140mm x 103mm x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") accompanied by a weight of 899 grams (1.98 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX710 HS and Nikon P900 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SX710 HS vs the P900.
Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon P900 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX710 HS and P900 is 89 and 52 respectively.
Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon P900 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon P900 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at a spec sheet. The picture below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX710 HS and P900.
Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX710 HS to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively.
	
			Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon P900 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon P900 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon P900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX710 HS Portrait photography information
Nikon P900 Portrait photography information
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 has manual focus
 megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
 supports face detect autofocus
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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 focusing manually
 MP count decent (16MP)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon SX710 HS Street photography information
Nikon P900 Street photography information
62
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others in class (269 grams)
 no articulating screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
45
 screen articulates
 image stabilization (Optical)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 heavier than average (899g)
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Canon SX710 HS Sports photography features
Nikon P900 Sports photography features
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 amazing zoom range (25-750mm  30.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
 supports tracking focus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 terrible battery life (230 shots)
 does not have phase detect autofocus
56
 amazing zoom range (24-2000mm  83.3 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 comes with tracking focus
 great battery power (360 per charge)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX710 HS Travel photography information
Nikon P900 Travel photography information
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 lighter than others in class (269 grams)
 megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (25mm)
 long zoom (750mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 terrible battery life (230 CIPA)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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 great battery power (360 per charge)
 supports bluetooth
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 selfie friendly display
 pretty wide (24mm)
 great reach (2000mm)
 heavier than average (899 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX710 HS Landscape photography highlights
Nikon P900 Landscape photography highlights
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 has manual focus
 relatively wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (20MP)
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 terrible battery life (230 shots)
 no Timelapse recording
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 focusing manually
 pretty wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 great battery power (360 shots)
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon SX710 HS as a Vlogging camera
 Nikon P900 as a Vlogging camera
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 relatively wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than others in class (269g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 no microphone port
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 pretty wide (24mm)
 selfie friendly display
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 missing mic support
 heavier than average (899 grams)
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Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon P900 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX710 HS and Nikon P900
 Canon PowerShot SX710 HSNikon Coolpix P900
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX710 HS Nikon Coolpix P900
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-01-06 2015-03-02
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) 24-2000mm (83.3x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 921k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 3.50 m 11.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p) 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Yes
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 269 gr (0.59 lb) 899 gr (1.98 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 140 x 103 x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 shots 360 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $349 $600