Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon P7100
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Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon P7100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
- 270g - 110 x 64 x 36mm
- Announced February 2016
- Old Model is Canon SX710 HS
- Newer Model is Canon SX730 HS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 395g - 116 x 77 x 48mm
- Launched February 2012
- Succeeded the Nikon P7000
- Refreshed by Nikon P7700
Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon P7100 Overview
Below, we are contrasting the Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon P7100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and P7100 (10MP) and the SX720 HS (1/2.3") and P7100 (1/1.7") use different sensor sizes.
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%The SX720 HS was brought out 4 years later than the P7100 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX720 HS matches up against the P7100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon P7100 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS and Nikon Coolpix P7100. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX720 HS Gallery and Nikon P7100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Nikon P7100
SX720 HS | P7100 | |||
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Launched | February 2016 | February 2012 | Fresher by 49 months | |
Display resolution | 922k | 921k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon P7100 over the Canon SX720 HS
P7100 | SX720 HS | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Canon SX720 HS and Nikon P7100
SX720 HS | P7100 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither contains Touch display |
Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon P7100 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX720 HS has got exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Nikon P7100 has measurements of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") and a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).
See the Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon P7100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX720 HS against the P7100.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX720 HS and P7100 is 89 and 82 respectively.
Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon P7100 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The graphic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX720 HS and P7100.
To sum up, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX720 HS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Canon SX720 HS will deliver more detail having its extra 10.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer SX720 HS should have a benefit in sensor innovation.
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Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon P7100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX720 HS | Nikon Coolpix P7100 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX720 HS | Nikon Coolpix P7100 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2016-02-18 | 2012-02-20 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 6 | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20.3MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 99 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-960mm (40.0x) | 28-200mm (7.1x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-6.9 | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 922 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD monitor with anti- reflection coating and 5-level brightness adjustment |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (tunnel) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 80% |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.9 frames/s | 1.3 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 9.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill flash, Manual, Slow sync, Rear curtain flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 270 grams (0.60 lbs) | 395 grams (0.87 lbs) |
Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") | 116 x 77 x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 41 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 19.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.7 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 165 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 pictures | 350 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-13L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (10 or 2 second delay) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $379 | $750 |