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Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon S640

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
51
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX720 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S640 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon S640 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
  • Introduced February 2016
  • Replaced the Canon SX710 HS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX730 HS
Nikon S640
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 130g - 91 x 55 x 21mm
  • Announced August 2009
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Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon S640 Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon S640, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and S640 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was launched 6 years later than the S640 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX720 HS grades against the S640 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Nikon S640

 SX720 HS S640 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016August 2009Fresher by 80 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Canon SX720 HS

 S640 SX720 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX720 HS and Nikon S640

 SX720 HS S640 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon S640 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX720 HS comes with exterior measurements 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 S640 has specifications of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon S640 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SX720 HS compared to the S640.

Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon S640 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX720 HS and S640 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon S640 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon S640 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing specs. The photograph here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX720 HS and S640.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX720 HS to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 8.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern SX720 HS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon S640 sensor size comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon S640 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon S640 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX720 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S640 as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20.3MP)
includes face detection focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX720 HS
Street photography with Nikon S640
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (270 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (130 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX720 HS
Sports photography with Nikon S640
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incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20.3 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.9 frames/s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (250 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Travel photography details
Nikon S640 Travel photography details
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lighter than competitors in class (270 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (20.3 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (960mm)
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (250 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
62
lighter than competition (130g)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX720 HS
Landscape photography with Nikon S640
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focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20.3 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery pack (250 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
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decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Vlogging details
Nikon S640 Vlogging details
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reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (270 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no external mic support
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decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (130g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon S640 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX720 HS and Nikon S640
 Canon PowerShot SX720 HSNikon Coolpix S640
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX720 HS Nikon Coolpix S640
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2016-02-18 2009-08-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 Expeed
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/2.7-6.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.9 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 270 gr (0.60 pounds) 130 gr (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") 91 x 55 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-13L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
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