Canon PowerShot SX720 HS vs Nikon Coolpix B700 Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Superzoom cameras.

PowerShot SX720 HS vs Coolpix B700 - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Canon PowerShot SX720 HS vs Nikon Coolpix B700 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 B700

  • Introduced in February 2016
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 20 megapixel
  • 5 frames/second
  • 100 – 3200 ISO
  • 3840 x 2160 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Zoom 24-1440mm (60x), f3.3-6.5
  • WiFi built-in
  • 125 x 85 x 107mm³ (4.9″ x 3.3″ x 4.2″)
  • 565g (18.2 oz.)

All specs: Main page for Coolpix B700

PowerShot SX720 HS vs Coolpix B700: 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 B700 Other Specs Comparison

Why is Canon PowerShot SX720 HS a better choice

PowerShot SX720 HS

Coolpix B700
Higher speed (4, frames/second)

6 5
Auto Focus points (4)

9 1
Better sensibility (4)

80 – 3200 ISO 100 – 3200 ISO
Weighs less (2)

270g
(8.7 oz.)		 565g
(18.2 oz.)
More portable (2)

250cm³
(16 cu.in.)		 1137cm³
(72 cu.in.)

Conclusion: Advantages of the PowerShot SX720 HS are that the camera is faster, the faster and more accurate auto focus and the larger sensitivity. We also like the lower weight than the Coolpix B700 and the more compact size.

The PowerShot SX720 HS scores 16 points.

Otherwise why to choose Nikon Coolpix B700

PowerShot SX720 HS

Coolpix B700
Articulated monitor (2)
Better Video (2)

1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160
Longer battery life (3, photos)

250 400

Conclusion: Advantages of the Coolpix B700 are the articulated display, the superior video recording and that the battery has more stamina.

Yields 7 points for the Coolpix B700.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

PowerShot SX720 HS

Coolpix B700
Sensor format

Compact Compact
Resolution (megapixel)

20.30 20.30
Built-in flash
Image stabilizer
Sensor resolution (MP)

0.92 0.92
WiFi
Canon PowerShot SX720 HS VS Nikon Coolpix B700 Dimensions

Look at front view of the PowerShot SX720 HS and Coolpix B700

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Canon PowerShot SX720 HS

Nikon Coolpix B700

16
7

We recommend Canon PowerShot SX720 HS as better choice.