Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon P950

Here is a thorough review of the Canon SX710 HS versus Nikon P950, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and P950 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was released 6 years prior to the P950 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX710 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SX710 HS grades versus the P950 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS & Nikon Coolpix P950. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX710 HS Gallery & Nikon P950 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX710 HS provides external measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Nikon P950 has specifications of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") accompanied by a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX710 HS versus Nikon P950 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX710 HS compared to the P950.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX710 HS and P950 is 89 and 52 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The visual below should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX710 HS and P950.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX710 HS to result in more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older SX710 HS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.