Nikon Coolpix P610 vs Canon PowerShot SX720 HS Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Superzoom cameras.

Coolpix P610 vs PowerShot SX720 HS - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Nikon Coolpix P610 vs Canon PowerShot SX720 HS Specs

Coolpix P610

  • Introduced in March 2015
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 16 megapixel
  • 7 frames/second
  • 100 – 6400 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Zoom 24-1440mm (60x), f3.3-6.5
  • WiFi built-in
  • 125 x 85 x 106.5mm³ (4.9″ x 3.3″ x 4.2″)
  • 565g (18.2 oz.)

All specs: Main page for Coolpix P610

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 P610 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 P610 VS Canon PowerShot SX720 HS Other Specs Comparison

Why is Nikon Coolpix P610 a better choice

Coolpix P610

PowerShot SX720 HS

Higher speed (4, frames/second)

7 6
Better sensibility (4)

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

Longer battery life (3, photos)

360 250
GPS (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the Coolpix P610 are that the camera is faster, the larger sensitivity and the articulated display. A recommendation of the Coolpix P610 is made easy by that the battery has more stamina and the built-in GPS.

The Coolpix P610 scores 15 points.

Otherwise why to choose Canon PowerShot SX720 HS

Coolpix P610

PowerShot SX720 HS

Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

16.00 20.30
Auto Focus points (4)

1 9
Weighs less (2)

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

1132cm³
(71 cu.in.)
250cm³
(16 cu.in.)

Conclusion: Advantages of the PowerShot SX720 HS are the higher resolution, the faster and more accurate auto focus and the lower weight than the Coolpix P610. Another advantage over the Coolpix P610: the more compact size.

Yields 13 points for the PowerShot SX720 HS.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

Coolpix P610

PowerShot SX720 HS

Sensor format

Compact Compact
Built-in flash

Image stabilizer

Sensor resolution (MP)

0.92 0.92
Video resolution

1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
WiFi

Nikon Coolpix P610 VS Canon PowerShot SX720 HS Dimensions

Look at front view of the Coolpix P610 and PowerShot SX720 HS

Coolpix P610 und PowerShot SX720 HS, front view

Top view of cameras

Coolpix P610 und PowerShot SX720 HS, view from above

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Nikon Coolpix P610

Canon PowerShot SX720 HS

15
13

We advise to choose the newest model: Canon PowerShot SX720 HS.