Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon S3300

The following is a extensive assessment of the Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon S3300, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and S3300 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was unveiled 4 years after the S3300 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SX720 HS matches up vs the S3300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS & Nikon Coolpix S3300. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX720 HS Gallery & Nikon S3300 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX720 HS has 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) whilst the Nikon S3300 has proportions of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX720 HS vs the S3300.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX720 HS and S3300 is 89 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX720 HS and S3300.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon SX720 HS to result in greater detail having an extra 4.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SX720 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.