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Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon L810

Portability
89
Imaging
45
Features
51
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX720 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L810 front
Portability
74
Imaging
38
Features
38
Overall
38

Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon L810 Key Specs

Canon SX720 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 270g - 110 x 64 x 36mm
  • Introduced February 2016
  • Succeeded the Canon SX710 HS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX730 HS
Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Newer Model is Nikon L820
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Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon L810 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon L810, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and L810 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was introduced 4 years after the L810 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SX720 HS grades versus the L810 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Nikon L810

 SX720 HS L810 
LaunchedFebruary 2016February 2012Newer by 50 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display resolution922k921kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Canon SX720 HS

 L810 SX720 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX720 HS and Nikon L810

 SX720 HS L810 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon L810 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX720 HS features exterior 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 L810 has proportions of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") with a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon L810 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SX720 HS against the L810.

Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon L810 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX720 HS and L810 is 89 and 74 respectively.

Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon L810 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon L810 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX720 HS and L810.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX720 HS to result in greater detail using its extra 4.3MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX720 HS should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon L810 sensor size comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon L810 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon L810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX720 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L810 as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
good MP (20.3 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Street photography information
Nikon L810 Street photography information
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (270 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Sports photography factors
Nikon L810 Sports photography factors
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incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20.3MP)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (5.9 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery (250 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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excellent zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.2 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX720 HS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L810 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competition in class (270g)
good MP (20.3 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (960mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery (250 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (23mm)
very long zoom (585mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX720 HS
Landscape photography with Nikon L810
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manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20.3MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery (250 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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decently wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX720 HS
Vlogging with Nikon L810
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fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (270g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
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decently wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
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Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon L810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX720 HS and Nikon L810
 Canon PowerShot SX720 HSNikon Coolpix L810
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX720 HS Nikon Coolpix L810
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2016-02-18 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 23-585mm (25.4x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 922k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.9fps 1.2fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 270 grams (0.60 pounds) 430 grams (0.95 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 pictures 300 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model NB-13L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $379 $280