Canon PowerShot SX720 HS vs Nikon Coolpix L820 Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Superzoom cameras.

PowerShot SX720 HS vs Coolpix L820 - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Canon PowerShot SX720 HS vs Nikon Coolpix L820 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 L820

  • Introduced in February 2013
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 16 megapixel
  • 8 frames/second
  • 125 – 3200 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor
  • Zoom 22-675mm (30x), f3.0-5.8
  • No WiFi
  • 111 x 76.3 x 84.5mm³ (4.4″ x 3.0″ x 3.3″)
  • 470g (15.2 oz.)

All specs: Main page for Coolpix L820

PowerShot SX720 HS vs Coolpix L820: 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 L820 Other Specs Comparison

Why is Canon PowerShot SX720 HS a better choice

PowerShot SX720 HS

Coolpix L820
Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

20.30 16.00
Auto Focus points (4)

9 1
Better sensibility (4)

80 – 3200 ISO 125 – 3200 ISO
Weighs less (2)

270g
(8.7 oz.)		 470g
(15.2 oz.)
More portable (2)

250cm³
(16 cu.in.)		 716cm³
(45 cu.in.)
WiFi (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the PowerShot SX720 HS are the higher resolution, the faster and more accurate auto focus and the larger sensitivity. We also like the lower weight than the Coolpix L820, 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 19 points.

Otherwise why to choose Nikon Coolpix L820

PowerShot SX720 HS

Coolpix L820
Higher speed (4, frames/second)

6 8
Longer battery life (3, photos)

250 400

Conclusion: Advantages of the Coolpix L820 are that the camera is faster and that the battery has more stamina.

Yields 7 points for the Coolpix L820.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

PowerShot SX720 HS

Coolpix L820
Sensor format

Compact Compact
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 L820 Dimensions

Look at front view of the PowerShot SX720 HS and Coolpix L820

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Canon PowerShot SX720 HS

Nikon Coolpix L820

19
7

We recommend Canon PowerShot SX720 HS as better choice.