Nikon Coolpix P1000 vs Canon PowerShot SX720 HS Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Superzoom cameras.

Coolpix P1000 vs PowerShot SX720 HS - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Nikon Coolpix P1000 vs Canon PowerShot SX720 HS Specs

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

  • 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 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 P1000 VS Canon PowerShot SX720 HS Other Specs Comparison

Why is Nikon Coolpix P1000 a better choice

Coolpix P1000

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)
Better Video (2)

3840 x 2160 1920 x 1080
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.

The Coolpix P1000 scores 18 points.

Otherwise why to choose Canon PowerShot SX720 HS

Coolpix P1000

PowerShot SX720 HS
Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

16.00 20.30
Weighs less (2)

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

3151cm³
(198 cu.in.)		 250cm³
(16 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.

Yields 9 points for the PowerShot SX720 HS.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

Coolpix P1000

PowerShot SX720 HS
Sensor format

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

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

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

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

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Nikon Coolpix P1000

Canon PowerShot SX720 HS

18
9

We recommend Nikon Coolpix P1000 as better choice.