Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon S5100
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Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon S5100 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
- Launched February 2016
- Earlier Model is Canon SX710 HS
- Later Model is Canon SX730 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
- 132g - 97 x 57 x 22mm
- Launched August 2010
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Following is a in-depth assessment of the Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon S5100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and S5100 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SX720 HS was announced 5 years after the S5100 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SX720 HS matches up against the S5100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS and Nikon Coolpix S5100. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX720 HS Gallery and Nikon S5100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Nikon S5100
| SX720 HS | S5100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2016 |  | August 2010 | More modern by 68 months |
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Canon SX720 HS
| S5100 | SX720 HS |
|---|
Common features in the Canon SX720 HS and Nikon S5100
| SX720 HS | S5100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon S5100 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX720 HS enjoys external dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Nikon S5100 has sizing of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX720 HS against the S5100.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX720 HS and S5100 is 89 and 95 respectively.
Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon S5100 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The pic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX720 HS and S5100.
All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX720 HS to deliver more detail with its extra 8.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger SX720 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon S5100 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX720 HS | Nikon Coolpix S5100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Nikon |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot SX720 HS | Nikon Coolpix S5100 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2016-02-18 | 2010-08-17 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | DIGIC 6 | Expeed C2 |
| 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 | 20.3MP | 12MP |
| 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 | 1600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-960mm (40.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.3-6.9 | f/2.7-6.6 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 2cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of screen | 922k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 5.9 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 270 grams (0.60 pounds) | 132 grams (0.29 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") | 97 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 photos | - |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | NB-13L | EN-EL10 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch cost | $379 | $200 |