Nikon Coolpix P900 vs Canon PowerShot SX720 HS Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Superzoom cameras.

Coolpix P900 vs PowerShot SX720 HS - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Nikon Coolpix P900 vs Canon PowerShot SX720 HS Specs

Coolpix P900

  • Introduced in March 2015
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 16 megapixel
  • 7 frames/second
  • 100 – 6400 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Zoom 24-2000mm (83x), f2.8-6.5
  • WiFi built-in
  • 137.4 x 103.2 x 139.5mm³ (5.4″ x 4.1″ x 5.5″)
  • 900g (29.0 oz.)

All specs: Main page for Coolpix P900

PowerShot SX720 HS

  • Introduced in February 2016
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 20 megapixel
  • 6 frames/second
  • 80 – 3200 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor
  • Zoom 24-960mm (40x), f3.3-6.9
  • WiFi built-in
  • 109.7 x 63.8 x 35.7mm³ (4.3″ x 2.5″ x 1.4″)
  • 270g (8.7 oz.)

All specs: Main page for PowerShot SX720 HS

Coolpix P900 vs PowerShot SX720 HS: The sensors

Both cameras use the same sensor format, Compact.

The Compact sensor built into both cameras has a total area of about 28mm² (0.04 sq.in.).

Nikon Coolpix P900 VS Canon PowerShot SX720 HS Other Specs Comparison

Why is Nikon Coolpix P900 a better choice

Coolpix P900

PowerShot SX720 HS
Higher speed (4, frames/second)

7 6
Auto Focus points (4)

99 9
Better sensibility (4)

100 – 6400 ISO 80 – 3200 ISO
Articulated monitor (2)
Longer battery life (3, photos)

360 250
GPS (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the Coolpix P900 are that the camera is faster, the faster and more accurate auto focus and the larger sensitivity. We also like the articulated display, that the battery has more stamina and the built-in GPS.

The Coolpix P900 scores 19 points.

Otherwise why to choose Canon PowerShot SX720 HS

Coolpix P900

PowerShot SX720 HS
Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

16.00 20.30
Weighs less (2)

900g
(29.0 oz.)		 270g
(8.7 oz.)
More portable (2)

1978cm³
(125 cu.in.)		 250cm³
(16 cu.in.)

Conclusion: Advantages of the PowerShot SX720 HS are the higher resolution, the lower weight than the Coolpix P900 and the more compact size.

Yields 9 points for the PowerShot SX720 HS.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

Coolpix P900

PowerShot SX720 HS
Sensor format

Compact Compact
Built-in flash
Image stabilizer
Sensor resolution (MP)

0.92 0.92
Video resolution

1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
WiFi
Nikon Coolpix P900 VS Canon PowerShot SX720 HS Dimensions

Look at front view of the Coolpix P900 and PowerShot SX720 HS
Coolpix P900 und PowerShot SX720 HS, front view

Top view of cameras
Coolpix P900 und PowerShot SX720 HS, view from above

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Nikon Coolpix P900

Canon PowerShot SX720 HS

19
9

We recommend Nikon Coolpix P900 as better choice.