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Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon S1000pj

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
51
Overall
48
Canon PowerShot SX720 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon S1000pj 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
  • Succeeded the Canon SX710 HS
  • New Model is Canon SX730 HS
Nikon S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
  • Released August 2009
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Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon S1000pj Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Canon SX720 HS and Nikon S1000pj, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and S1000pj (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was announced 6 years later than the S1000pj and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX720 HS scores vs the S1000pj in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Nikon S1000pj

 SX720 HS S1000pj 
ReleasedFebruary 2016August 2009More recent by 80 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Canon SX720 HS

 S1000pj SX720 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX720 HS and Nikon S1000pj

 SX720 HS S1000pj 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon S1000pj Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX720 HS has got external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Nikon S1000pj has sizing of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX720 HS and Nikon S1000pj in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the SX720 HS compared to the S1000pj.

Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon S1000pj size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX720 HS and S1000pj is 89 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon S1000pj top view buttons comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon S1000pj Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX720 HS and S1000pj.

Clearly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon SX720 HS to result in extra detail with its extra 8.3MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern SX720 HS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon S1000pj sensor size comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon S1000pj Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon S1000pj Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Portrait photography factors
Nikon S1000pj Portrait photography factors
48
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20.3 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Street photography factors
Nikon S1000pj Street photography factors
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (270 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX720 HS
Sports photography with Nikon S1000pj
48
incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20.3 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.9 fps)
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (250 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
34
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Travel photography features
Nikon S1000pj Travel photography features
67
lighter than average (270g)
megapixel count good (20.3MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (960mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (250 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
57
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Landscape photography features
Nikon S1000pj Landscape photography features
50
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20.3MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery power (250 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Vlogging highlights
Nikon S1000pj Vlogging highlights
35
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (270 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
28
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
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Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon S1000pj Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX720 HS and Nikon S1000pj
 Canon PowerShot SX720 HSNikon Coolpix S1000pj
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX720 HS Nikon Coolpix S1000pj
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2016-02-18 2009-08-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 Expeed
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.9-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.9fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 270 gr (0.60 pounds) 175 gr (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-13L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $379 $289