Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon A1000

Following is a complete assessment of the Canon SX720 HS and Nikon A1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and A1000 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was manufactured 3 years prior to the A1000 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the SX720 HS matches up against the A1000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS and Nikon Coolpix A1000. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX720 HS Gallery and Nikon A1000 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX720 HS has got external dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Nikon A1000 has sizing of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SX720 HS versus the A1000.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX720 HS and A1000 is 89 and 86 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The image underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX720 HS and A1000.

To sum up, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon SX720 HS to produce extra detail due to its extra 4.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged SX720 HS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.