Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon S800c

On this page, we will be comparing the Canon SX720 HS versus Nikon S800c, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and S800c (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was brought out 3 years after the S800c which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SX720 HS grades against the S800c with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS & Nikon Coolpix S800c. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX720 HS Gallery & Nikon S800c Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX720 HS features physical 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 S800c has measurements of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SX720 HS vs the S800c.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX720 HS and S800c is 89 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX720 HS and S800c.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon SX720 HS to provide you with extra detail having its extra 4.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent SX720 HS should have an advantage in sensor tech.