Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon B600

Below, we will be matching up the Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon B600, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and B600 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was announced 3 years before the B600 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX720 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon B600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SX720 HS matches up against the B600 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS and Nikon Coolpix B600. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX720 HS Gallery and Nikon B600 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX720 HS provides exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Nikon B600 has measurements of 122mm x 82mm x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SX720 HS versus the B600.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX720 HS and B600 is 89 and 67 respectively.

Often, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX720 HS and B600.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon SX720 HS to resolve greater detail with its extra 4.3MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older SX720 HS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.