Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon P950

Below is a detailed assessment of the Canon SX720 HS and Nikon P950, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and P950 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was launched 4 years earlier than the P950 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX720 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SX720 HS matches up against the P950 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS and Nikon Coolpix P950. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX720 HS Gallery and Nikon P950 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX720 HS has physical dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Nikon P950 has proportions of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") with a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX720 HS and Nikon P950 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX720 HS and the P950.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX720 HS and P950 is 89 and 52 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX720 HS and P950.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX720 HS to give extra detail utilizing its extra 4.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older SX720 HS is going to be behind in sensor tech.