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Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon P7700

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
51
Overall
48
Canon PowerShot SX720 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix P7700 front
Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
70
Overall
50

Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon P7700 Key Specs

Canon SX720 HS
(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
  • Launched February 2016
  • Previous Model is Canon SX710 HS
  • Later Model is Canon SX730 HS
Nikon P7700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
  • 392g - 119 x 73 x 50mm
  • Announced May 2013
  • Succeeded the Nikon P7100
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Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon P7700 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon P7700, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and P7700 (12MP) and the SX720 HS (1/2.3") and P7700 (1/1.7") posses different sensor sizing.

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The SX720 HS was launched 2 years later than the P7700 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX720 HS scores vs the P7700 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Nikon P7700

 SX720 HS P7700 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016May 2013Fresher by 34 months
Display resolution922k921kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon P7700 over the Canon SX720 HS

 P7700 SX720 HS 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon SX720 HS and Nikon P7700

 SX720 HS P7700 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon P7700 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX720 HS has got outer dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Nikon P7700 has sizing of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") along with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SX720 HS vs the P7700.

Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon P7700 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX720 HS and P7700 is 89 and 82 respectively.

Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon P7700 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon P7700 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX720 HS and P7700.

Clearly, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX720 HS due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Canon SX720 HS will render more detail utilizing its extra 8.3MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer SX720 HS should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon P7700 sensor size comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon P7700 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon P7700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Portrait photography information
Nikon P7700 Portrait photography information
48
has manual focus
MP count decent (20.3MP)
supports face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
46
has manual focus
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Street photography features
Nikon P7700 Street photography features
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (270g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
64
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than average (392g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Sports photography factors
Nikon P7700 Sports photography factors
48
incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20.3MP)
supports tracking focus
low frames per second (5.9 frames/s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (250 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
good battery pack (330 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Travel photography details
Nikon P7700 Travel photography details
67
lighter than competitors (270g)
MP count decent (20.3MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (960mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (250 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
65
good battery pack (330 shots)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than average (392 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Landscape photography highlights
Nikon P7700 Landscape photography highlights
50
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20.3MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery pack (250 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
54
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (330 CIPA)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX720 HS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon P7700 as a Vlogging camera
35
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (270g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of mic support
75
fairly wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic support
heavier than average (392g)
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Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon P7700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX720 HS and Nikon P7700
 Canon PowerShot SX720 HSNikon Coolpix P7700
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX720 HS Nikon Coolpix P7700
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2016-02-18 2013-05-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 99
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/2.0-4.0
Macro focus distance 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 922k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.9 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 10.00 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
External flash
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (15, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 270g (0.60 pounds) 392g (0.86 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") 119 x 73 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 53
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.7
DXO Low light score not tested 191
Other
Battery life 250 shots 330 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-13L EN-EL14
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $379 $499