Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon Z7
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Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon Z7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
- 270g - 110 x 64 x 36mm
- Revealed February 2016
- Old Model is Canon SX710 HS
- Renewed by Canon SX730 HS
(Full Review)
- 46MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 64 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
- Announced August 2018
- Replacement is Nikon Z7 II
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Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon Z7 Overview
On this page, we will be comparing the Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon Z7, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and Z7 (46MP) and the SX720 HS (1/2.3") and Z7 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor dimensions.
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The SX720 HS was brought out 3 years before the Z7 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX720 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX720 HS grades vs the Z7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon Z7 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS and Nikon Z7. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX720 HS Gallery and Nikon Z7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Nikon Z7
SX720 HS | Z7 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Canon SX720 HS
Z7 | SX720 HS | |||
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Announced | August 2018 | ![]() | February 2016 | Fresher by 30 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimensions | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 922k | Clearer screen (+1178k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX720 HS and Nikon Z7
SX720 HS | Z7 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon Z7 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX720 HS offers outside 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 Z7 has sizing of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon Z7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the SX720 HS versus the Z7.
![Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon Z7 size comparison Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon Z7 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX720-HS-vs-Nikon-Z7-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX720 HS and Z7 is 89 and 62 respectively.
![Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon Z7 top view buttons comparison Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon Z7 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX720-HS-vs-Nikon-Z7-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon Z7 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX720 HS and Z7.
As you can see, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX720 HS featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Nikon Z7 will resolve greater detail having its extra 25.7MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older SX720 HS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
![Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon Z7 sensor size comparison Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon Z7 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX720-HS-vs-Nikon-Z7-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon Z7 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon Z7 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX720 HS | Nikon Z7 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX720 HS | Nikon Z7 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Pro Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2016-02-18 | 2018-08-23 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 6 | Expeed 6 |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.9 x 23.9mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 858.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20.3 megapixels | 46 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 8256 x 5504 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 102400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW data | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 32 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 493 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Nikon Z |
Lens focal range | 24-960mm (40.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-6.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 15 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3.2 inches |
Screen resolution | 922 thousand dots | 2,100 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 3,690 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.8x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.9 frames/s | 9.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/200 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 270g (0.60 lb) | 675g (1.49 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") | 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 99 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 26.3 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 14.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 2668 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 photos | 330 photos |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-13L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | XQD card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $379 | $2,797 |