Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon S9900

Its time to look closer at the Canon SX720 HS versus Nikon S9900, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and S9900 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was announced 13 months later than the S9900 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the SX720 HS grades against the S9900 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS & Nikon Coolpix S9900. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX720 HS Gallery & Nikon S9900 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX720 HS comes with outer measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9900 has measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SX720 HS compared to the S9900.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX720 HS and S9900 is 89 and 88 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The photograph here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX720 HS and S9900.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX720 HS to produce greater detail with its extra 4.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer SX720 HS will have a benefit in sensor technology.