Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon S9300

In this write-up, we are looking at the Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon S9300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and S9300 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was launched 3 years after the S9300 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX720 HS grades versus the S9300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS & Nikon Coolpix S9300. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX720 HS Gallery & Nikon S9300 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX720 HS comes with physical dimensions 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 S9300 has sizing of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX720 HS vs the S9300.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX720 HS and S9300 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The image below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX720 HS and S9300.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SX720 HS to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 4.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern SX720 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.