Canon PowerShot SX720 HS vs Nikon Coolpix P520 Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Superzoom cameras.

PowerShot SX720 HS vs Coolpix P520 - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Canon PowerShot SX720 HS vs Nikon Coolpix P520 Specs

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 P520

  • Introduced in March 2013
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 18 megapixel
  • 7 frames/second
  • 80 – 3200 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 80.00mm (3.1″) Monitor, articulated
  • Zoom 24-1000mm (42x), f3.0-5.9
  • No WiFi
  • 125.2 x 84.1 x 101.6mm³ (4.9″ x 3.3″ x 4.0″)
  • 550g (17.7 oz.)

All specs: Main page for Coolpix P520

PowerShot SX720 HS vs Coolpix P520: 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.).

Canon PowerShot SX720 HS VS Nikon Coolpix P520 Other Specs Comparison

Why is Canon PowerShot SX720 HS a better choice

PowerShot SX720 HS

Coolpix P520
Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

20.30 18.10
Longer battery life (3, photos)

250 200
Weighs less (2)

270g
(8.7 oz.)		 550g
(17.7 oz.)
More portable (2)

250cm³
(16 cu.in.)		 1070cm³
(67 cu.in.)
WiFi (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the PowerShot SX720 HS are the higher resolution, that the battery has more stamina and the lower weight than the Coolpix P520. Another advantage over the Coolpix P520: the more compact size and the built-in wifi that permits remote shooting and image transfer without the need for a cable connection.

The PowerShot SX720 HS scores 14 points.

Otherwise why to choose Nikon Coolpix P520

PowerShot SX720 HS

Coolpix P520
Higher speed (4, frames/second)

6 7
Articulated monitor (2)
GPS (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the Coolpix P520 are that the camera is faster, the articulated display and the built-in GPS.

Yields 8 points for the Coolpix P520.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

PowerShot SX720 HS

Coolpix P520
Sensor format

Compact Compact
Sensitivity

80 – 3200 ISO 80 – 3200 ISO
Built-in flash
Image stabilizer
Sensor resolution (MP)

0.92 0.92
Video resolution

1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Canon PowerShot SX720 HS VS Nikon Coolpix P520 Dimensions

Look at front view of the PowerShot SX720 HS and Coolpix P520

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Canon PowerShot SX720 HS

Nikon Coolpix P520

14
8

We recommend Canon PowerShot SX720 HS as better choice.