Canon PowerShot SX720 HS with Nikon Coolpix P600 Overview
Let's compare Nikon Coolpix P600 with Canon PowerShot SX720 HS.
These models are included in the Small Sensor Superzoom cameras.
Nikon P600 was released in 2014, and Canon SX720 HS in 2016.
PowerShot SX720 HS is newer, which is a plus. Coolpix P600 2 years older.
The sensor resolution of Coolpix P600 is greater than that of PowerShot SX720 HS. 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 first camera (Coolpix P600), 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 P600, the maximum ISO is greater by 3200.
Both cameras have Optical image stabilization.
Both cameras feature a 3-inch articulated screen.
Coolpix P600 has electronic viewfinder, and the PowerShot SX720 HS doesn’t have.
All viewfinders has no electronic viewfinderk dot resolution.
Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Nikon Coolpix P600 has 5.9 fps continuous shooting.
Nikon Coolpix P600 has 5.9 fps continuous shooting.
| General |
Coolpix P600 |
PowerShot SX720 HS |
| Brand |
Nikon
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Canon
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| Model |
Coolpix P600 |
PowerShot SX720 HS |
| Announced |
February, 2014 |
February, 2016 |
| Body Type |
SLR-like (bridge) |
Compact |
| Lens |
| Lens Mount |
fixed lens |
fixed lens |
| Manual Focus |
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| Focal Lens Multiplier |
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| Number of Lenses |
0 |
0 |
| Macro Focus Range |
1 |
1 |
| Screen |
| Screen Size |
3" |
3" |
| Screen Type |
Articulated |
Fixed |
| Screen Resolution |
921k pixels |
922k pixels |
| Touch Screen |
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| Live View |
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| Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder |
Electronic |
None |
| Viewfinder Resolution |
no electronic viewfinder |
| Viewfinder Coverage |
n/a% |
n/a% |
| Viewfinder Magnification |
0.0 |
0.0 |
| Autofocus |
| AF Touch |
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| AF Continuous |
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| AF Single |
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| AF Tracking |
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| AF Selective |
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| AF Center |
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| AF Multi Area |
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| AF Live View |
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| AF Face Detection |
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| AF Contrast Detection |
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| AF Phase Detection |
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| Number of Focus Points |
0 |
9 |
| Number of Cross Focus Points |
0 |
0 |
| Photography Features |
| RAW Support |
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| Min Shutter Speed |
1/15 sec |
1/15 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed |
1/4000 sec |
1/3200 sec |
| Continuous Shooting |
7.0 fps |
5.9 fps |
| Shutter Priority |
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| Aperture Priority |
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| Manual Exposure Mode |
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| Exposure Compensation |
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| Custom White Balance |
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| Image Stabilization |
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| Built-in Flash |
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| Flash Range |
7.50 |
4.00 |
| Flash Modes |
TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes |
Auto, on, off, slow synchro |
| External Flash |
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| AE Bracketing |
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| AE Bracketing Range |
±2 EV |
±2 EV |
| WB Bracketing |
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| 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 |
16 MP |
20 MP |
| Max Image Resolution |
4608 x 3456 |
5184 x 3888 |
| Max Native ISO |
6400 |
3200 |
| Min Native ISO |
100 |
80 |
| Max Boosted ISO |
12800 |
0 |
| Min Boosted ISO |
0 |
0 |
| Video Features |
| 4K |
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| Max Video Resolution |
1920 x 1080 |
1920 x 1080 |
| Video Formats |
MPEG-4, H.264 |
MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Timelapse Recording |
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| Microphone Port |
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| Headphone Port |
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| Exposure Modes |
| Multi-Segment |
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| Average |
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| Spot |
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| Partial |
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| AF-Area |
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| Center Weighted |
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| Connectivity |
| GPS |
None |
None |
| Wireless Connectivity |
Built-In |
Built-In |
| Bluetooth |
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| HDMI |
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| USB |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Battery |
| Battery Life |
330 shots |
250 shots |
| Battery Type |
Battery Pack |
Battery Pack |
| Battery Model |
EN-EL23 |
NB-13L |
| Physical |
| Weight |
565 g |
270 g |
| Physical Dimensions |
125 x 85 x 107 mm |
110 x 64 x 36 mm |
| Environmental Sealing |
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| Water Proof |
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| Dust Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Crush Proof |
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| Freeze Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Storage |
| Storage Type |
SD/SDHC/SDXC |
SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Storage Slots |
1 |
1 |
| Other Features |
| Self Timer |
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| Selfie Friendly |
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