Nikon L840 vs Canon SX720 HS

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Nikon L840 vs Canon SX720 HS

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.1 megapixels
23.00mm - 855.00mm (35mm eq.)

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
20.3 megapixels
24.00mm - 960.00mm (35mm eq.)

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See real-world photos taken with the SX720 HS.

Succeeded by the Nikon B500
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Succeeded by the Canon SX730 HS
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Differences

Nikon L840 advantages over Canon SX720 HS

In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

740 vs 250 shots
Capture more photos
Faster JPEG shooting
7.4 fps vs 5.9 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Higher extended ISO
6400 vs 3200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Canon SX720 HS advantages over Nikon L840

Manual focus
Yes vs No
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
Thinner
35 mm vs 96 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
270g vs 538g
Lighter weight
More pixels
20.3 vs 16.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Longer exposure
15 vs 4 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster shutter
1/3200 vs 1/1500 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Both provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
RAW file ability
Neither provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Hot shoe
Neither provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Neither provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t finished our review of the Nikon L840, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
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We haven’t finished our review of the Canon SX720 HS, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
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The Competition

Compared to Nikon L830

Nikon L840

Nikon L830

$448
1/2.3 inch

In-camera panoramas
Built-in Wi-Fi

$400
1/2.3 inch

Slower slow-motion
Shoots 60p video

Compare Nikon L840 vs Nikon L830

Canon SX720 HS

Nikon L830

$279
1/2.3 inch

Built-in Wi-Fi
More telephoto lens reach

$400
1/2.3 inch

Tiltable Screen
Longer stills battery life

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Compared to Samsung WB1100F

Nikon L840

Samsung WB1100F

$448
1/2.3 inch

Tiltable Screen
HDMI out

$527
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Nikon L840 vs Samsung WB1100F

Canon SX720 HS

Samsung WB1100F

$279
1/2.3 inch

Thinner
HDMI out

$527
1/2.3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

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Compared to Nikon A900

Nikon L840

Nikon A900

$448
1/2.3 inch

Longer stills battery life
Higher-res screen

$397
1/2.3 inch

Shoot 4K video
Built-in Bluetooth

Compare Nikon L840 vs Nikon A900

Canon SX720 HS

Nikon A900

$279
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Manual focus

$397
1/2.3 inch

Shoot 4K video
In-camera panoramas

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Compared to Nikon B500

Nikon L840

Nikon B500

$448
1/2.3 inch

Longer exposure

$322
1/2.3 inch

Built-in Bluetooth

Compare Nikon L840 vs Nikon B500

Canon SX720 HS

Nikon B500

$279
1/2.3 inch

Manual focus
Thinner

$322
1/2.3 inch

In-camera panoramas
Tiltable Screen

Compare Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon B500

Compared to Canon SX730 HS

Nikon L840

Canon SX730 HS

$448
1/2.3 inch

In-camera panoramas
Longer stills battery life

$399
1/2.3 inch

Built-in Bluetooth
Manual focus

Compare Nikon L840 vs Canon SX730 HS

Canon SX720 HS

Canon SX730 HS

$279
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive

$399
1/2.3 inch

Tiltable Screen
Built-in Bluetooth

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