Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon L840

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon L840, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and L840 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was introduced 13 months later than the L840 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX720 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon L840 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SX720 HS scores against the L840 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS and Nikon Coolpix L840. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX720 HS Gallery and Nikon L840 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX720 HS comes with exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Nikon L840 has measurements of 114mm x 89mm x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") along with a weight of 538 grams (1.19 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon L840 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SX720 HS against the L840.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX720 HS and L840 is 89 and 67 respectively.

Often, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through a spec sheet. The visual below might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX720 HS and L840.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX720 HS to resolve more detail using its extra 4.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher SX720 HS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.