Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon P500

Below is a extensive review of the Canon SX720 HS versus Nikon P500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and P500 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was unveiled 5 years later than the P500 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX720 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SX720 HS matches up against the P500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS and Nikon Coolpix P500. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX720 HS Gallery and Nikon P500 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX720 HS provides exterior measurements 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 P500 has specifications of 116mm x 84mm x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX720 HS versus Nikon P500 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SX720 HS and the P500.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX720 HS and P500 is 89 and 67 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The graphic below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX720 HS and P500.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX720 HS to produce more detail having an extra 8.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The fresher SX720 HS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.