Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon S9500

Following is a extensive review of the Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon S9500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and the S9500 (18MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was brought out 3 years after the S9500 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SX720 HS scores against the S9500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS & Nikon Coolpix S9500. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX720 HS Gallery & Nikon S9500 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX720 HS has outer dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Nikon S9500 has sizing of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SX720 HS compared to the S9500.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX720 HS and S9500 is 89 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The image below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX720 HS and S9500.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX720 HS to provide you with more detail having its extra 2.3MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SX720 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.