Nikon P610 vs Canon SX720 HS

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Nikon P610 vs Canon SX720 HS

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.1 megapixels
24.00mm - 1440.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Nikon P610 Review.

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

Go in depth with our full Canon SX720 HS Review.
See real-world photos taken with the SX720 HS.

Succeeded by the Nikon B700
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Succeeded by the Canon SX730 HS
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Differences

Nikon P610 advantages over Canon SX720 HS

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
More telephoto lens reach
1,440 mm vs 960 mm
Capture objects farther away
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
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

360 vs 250 shots
Capture more photos
Faster JPEG shooting
7.0 fps vs 5.9 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Higher extended ISO
12800 vs 3200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Canon SX720 HS advantages over Nikon P610

Thinner
35 mm vs 106 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
270g vs 565g
Lighter weight
Higher-res screen
307k vs 230k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
More pixels
20.3 vs 16.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos

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
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

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
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 P610, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
See our Nikon P610 First Shots

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 P600

Nikon P610

Nikon P600

$599
1/2.3 inch

Built-in GPS

$345
1/2.3 inch

Compare Nikon P610 vs Nikon P600

Canon SX720 HS

Nikon P600

$279
1/2.3 inch

Thinner
Lighter weight

$345
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon P600

Compared to Canon SX60

Nikon P610

Canon SX60

$599
1/2.3 inch

In-camera panoramas
Built-in GPS

$449
1/2.3 inch

Slower slow-motion
RAW file ability

Compare Nikon P610 vs Canon SX60

Canon SX720 HS

Canon SX60

$279
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Thinner

$449
1/2.3 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

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Compared to Nikon B700

Nikon P610

Nikon B700

$599
1/2.3 inch

Built-in GPS
Higher extended ISO

$499
1/2.3 inch

Shoot 4K video
RAW file ability

Compare Nikon P610 vs Nikon B700

Canon SX720 HS

Nikon B700

$279
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Thinner

$499
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

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Compared to Nikon A900

Nikon P610

Nikon A900

$599
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

$397
1/2.3 inch

Shoot 4K video
Built-in Bluetooth

Compare Nikon P610 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

Compare Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon A900

Compared to Canon SX730 HS

Nikon P610

Canon SX730 HS

$599
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

$399
1/2.3 inch

Built-in Bluetooth
Thinner

Compare Nikon P610 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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