Compare Canon SX720 HS with Nikon P1000

Canon SX720 HS with Nikon P1000 Comparison

Canon SX720 HS and Nikon P1000 Main Features

February, 2016

July, 2018

20 MP 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor

16 MP 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor

24-960 mm (40x) F3.3-6.9 Zoom Lens

24-3000 mm (125x) F2.8-8 Zoom Lens

80 - 3200 ISO

100 - 6400 ISO

Optical Image Stabilization

3" Fixed Screen

3" Articulated Screen

Electronic Viewfinder

2359k dot Electronic viewfinder

5.9 fps continuous shooting

7.0 fps continuous shooting

1920 x 1080 video resolution

4K 3840 x 2160 video resolution

Built-In Wireless

110 x 64 x 36 mm, 270g.

146 x 119 x 181 mm, 1415g.

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Nikon Coolpix P1000 with Canon PowerShot SX720 HS Overview

Let's compare Canon PowerShot SX720 HS with Nikon Coolpix P1000. These models are included in the Small Sensor Superzoom cameras. Canon SX720 HS was released in 2016, and Nikon P1000 in 2018. Coolpix P1000 is newer, which is a plus. PowerShot SX720 HS 2 years older.
The sensor resolution of PowerShot SX720 HS is greater than that of Coolpix P1000. However, the difference of 4 MP is not very significant. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the second camera (Coolpix P1000), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight. A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. At Nikon P1000, the maximum ISO is greater by 3200. Both cameras have Optical image stabilization. Both cameras feature a 3-inch fixed screen.
Coolpix P1000 has electronic viewfinder, and the PowerShot SX720 HS doesn’t have. Viewfinder Coolpix P1000 has a higher resolution of 2359k dots, PowerShot SX720 HS has a resolution of no electronic viewfinderk dots. Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Canon PowerShot SX720 HS has 7.0 fps continuous shooting. Canon PowerShot SX720 HS has 7.0 fps continuous shooting.

General	PowerShot SX720 HS	Coolpix P1000
Brand	Canon	Nikon
Model	PowerShot SX720 HS	Coolpix P1000
Announced	February, 2016	July, 2018
Body Type	Compact	SLR-like (bridge)
Lens
Lens Mount	fixed lens	fixed lens
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier
Number of Lenses	0	0
Macro Focus Range	1	1
Screen
Screen Size	3"	3"
Screen Type	Fixed	Articulated
Screen Resolution	922k pixels	921k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	None	Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution	no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage	n/a%	99%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.0	0.0
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points	9	0
Number of Cross Focus Points	0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed	1/15 sec	1/60 sec
Max Shutter Speed	1/3200 sec	1/4000 sec
Continuous Shooting	5.9 fps	7.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	4.00	12.00
Flash Modes	Auto, on, off, slow synchro	n/a
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range	±2 EV	±2 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size	1/2.3	1/2.3
Sensor Type	BSI-CMOS	BSI-CMOS
Sensor Dimensions	6.16 x 4.62 mm	6.16 x 4.62 mm
Sensor Area	28.5 mm²	28.5 mm²
Sensor Resolution	20 MP	16 MP
Max Image Resolution	5184 x 3888	4608 x 3456
Max Native ISO	3200	6400
Min Native ISO	80	100
Max Boosted ISO	0	0
Min Boosted ISO	0	0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution	1920 x 1080	3840 x 2160
Video Formats	MPEG-4, H.264	MPEG-4, H.264
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS	None	None
Wireless Connectivity	Built-In	Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB	USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)	Yes
Battery
Battery Life	250 shots	250 shots
Battery Type	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery Model	NB-13L
Physical
Weight	270 g	1415 g
Physical Dimensions	110 x 64 x 36 mm	146 x 119 x 181 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type	SD/SDHC/SDXC card	SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support)
Storage Slots	1	1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly