Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon P1000

Below, we are evaluating the Canon SX720 HS and Nikon P1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and P1000 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was unveiled 3 years earlier than the P1000 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX720 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SX720 HS scores against the P1000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS and Nikon Coolpix P1000. The full galleries are available at Canon SX720 HS Gallery and Nikon P1000 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX720 HS features physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Nikon P1000 has sizing of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") having a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX720 HS and Nikon P1000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SX720 HS vs the P1000.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX720 HS and P1000 is 89 and 49 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The photograph underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX720 HS and P1000.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX720 HS to deliver greater detail having an extra 4.3MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The older SX720 HS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.