Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon P510

Below is a thorough review of the Canon SX720 HS and Nikon P510, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and P510 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was announced 3 years later than the P510 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX720 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P510 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SX720 HS matches up versus the P510 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS & Nikon Coolpix P510. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX720 HS Gallery & Nikon P510 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX720 HS has got outside 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 P510 has dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") and a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SX720 HS versus the P510.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX720 HS and P510 is 89 and 66 respectively.

Generally, its hard to see the difference between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX720 HS and P510.

Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX720 HS to offer more detail with its extra 4.3MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern SX720 HS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.