Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon S8200

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon S8200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and S8200 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was unveiled 4 years later than the S8200 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX720 HS grades against the S8200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS and Nikon Coolpix S8200. The full galleries are available at Canon SX720 HS Gallery and Nikon S8200 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX720 HS features outer measurements 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 S8200 has dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SX720 HS against the S8200.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX720 HS and S8200 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by going through specs. The visual below will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX720 HS and S8200.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX720 HS to show more detail having an extra 4.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent SX720 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.