Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon P600

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon P600, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and P600 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was launched 2 years later than the P600 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX720 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the SX720 HS scores vs the P600 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS & Nikon Coolpix P600. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX720 HS Gallery & Nikon P600 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX720 HS comes with exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Nikon P600 has measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") along with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SX720 HS versus the P600.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX720 HS and P600 is 89 and 65 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at technical specs. The graphic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX720 HS and P600.

As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon SX720 HS to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 4.3MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer SX720 HS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.