Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon B500

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon B500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and B500 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was brought out within a month of the B500 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX720 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon B500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the SX720 HS matches up versus the B500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS & Nikon Coolpix B500. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX720 HS Gallery & Nikon B500 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX720 HS offers physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Nikon B500 has measurements of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX720 HS versus the B500.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX720 HS and B500 is 89 and 68 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through specifications. The photograph underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX720 HS and B500.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX720 HS to provide greater detail having its extra 4.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.