Canon PowerShot SX720 HS vs Nikon Coolpix P1000 Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Superzoom cameras.

PowerShot SX720 HS vs Coolpix P1000 - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Canon PowerShot SX720 HS vs Nikon Coolpix P1000 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 P1000

  • Introduced in July 2018
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 16 megapixel
  • 7 frames/second
  • 100 – 6400 ISO
  • 3840 x 2160 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 81.00mm (3.2″) Monitor, articulated
  • Zoom 24-3000mm (125x), f2.8-8.0
  • WiFi built-in
  • 146.3 x 118.8 x 181.3mm³ (5.8″ x 4.7″ x 7.1″)
  • 1415g (45.6 oz.)

All specs: Main page for Coolpix P1000

PowerShot SX720 HS vs Coolpix P1000: 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 P1000 Other Specs Comparison

Why is Canon PowerShot SX720 HS a better choice

PowerShot SX720 HS

Coolpix P1000
Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

20.30 16.00
Weighs less (2)

270g
(8.7 oz.)		 1415g
(45.6 oz.)
More portable (2)

250cm³
(16 cu.in.)		 3151cm³
(198 cu.in.)

Conclusion: Advantages of the PowerShot SX720 HS are the higher resolution, the lower weight than the Coolpix P1000 and the more compact size.

The PowerShot SX720 HS scores 9 points.

Otherwise why to choose Nikon Coolpix P1000

PowerShot SX720 HS

Coolpix P1000
Higher speed (4, frames/second)

6 7
Auto Focus points (4)

9 99
Better sensibility (4)

80 – 3200 ISO 100 – 6400 ISO
Articulated monitor (2)
Better Video (2)

1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160
External microphone (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the Coolpix P1000 are that the camera is faster, the faster and more accurate auto focus and the larger sensitivity. We also like the articulated display, the superior video recording and the connector for an external microphone.

Yields 18 points for the Coolpix P1000.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

PowerShot SX720 HS

Coolpix P1000
Sensor format

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

0.92 0.92
WiFi
Canon PowerShot SX720 HS VS Nikon Coolpix P1000 Dimensions

Look at front view of the PowerShot SX720 HS and Coolpix P1000
PowerShot SX720 HS und Coolpix P1000, front view

Top view of cameras
PowerShot SX720 HS und Coolpix P1000, view from above

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Canon PowerShot SX720 HS

Nikon Coolpix P1000

9
18

We recommend Nikon Coolpix P1000 as better choice.