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Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon S4300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Superseded the Canon SX710 HS
- Replacement is Canon SX730 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 139g - 96 x 59 x 21mm
- Revealed February 2012

Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon S4300 Overview
Here is a thorough overview of the Canon SX720 HS versus Nikon S4300, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and S4300 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SX720 HS was announced 4 years later than the S4300 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX720 HS scores against the S4300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon S4300 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS and Nikon Coolpix S4300. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX720 HS Gallery and Nikon S4300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Nikon S4300
SX720 HS | S4300 | |||
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Revealed | February 2016 | ![]() | February 2012 | Fresher by 50 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+462k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Canon SX720 HS
S4300 | SX720 HS | |||
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Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX720 HS and Nikon S4300
SX720 HS | S4300 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon S4300 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX720 HS offers outside measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Nikon S4300 has dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).
See the Canon SX720 HS versus Nikon S4300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX720 HS compared to the S4300.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX720 HS and S4300 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon S4300 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through specifications. The photograph here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX720 HS and S4300.
To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX720 HS to give you greater detail with its extra 4.3MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SX720 HS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon S4300 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX720 HS | Nikon Coolpix S4300 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX720 HS | Nikon Coolpix S4300 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2016-02-18 | 2012-02-01 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 6 | - |
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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
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 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-960mm (40.0x) | 26-156mm (6.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-6.9 | f/3.5-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 922k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.9 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 270g (0.60 lb) | 139g (0.31 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") | 96 x 59 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
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 images | 180 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-13L | EN-EL19 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $379 | $119 |