Nikon S9900 vs Canon SX720 HS

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Nikon S9900 vs Canon SX720 HS

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.0 megapixels
25.00mm - 750.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Nikon S9900 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 A900
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Succeeded by the Canon SX730 HS
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Differences

Nikon S9900 advantages over Canon SX720 HS

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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

300 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
6400 vs 3200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Canon SX720 HS advantages over Nikon S9900

More telephoto lens reach
960 mm vs 750 mm
Capture objects farther away
Manual focus
Yes vs No
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
Higher-res screen
307k vs 230k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
More pixels
20.3 vs 16.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Longer exposure
15 vs 8 sec
Long exposures for night shots

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
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
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 S9900, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
See our Nikon S9900 First Shots

We haven’t finished our review of the Canon SX720 HS, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Canon SX720 HS Shooter's Report

The Competition

Compared to Sony HX50V

Nikon S9900

Sony HX50V

$280
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$368
1/2.3 inch

Longer stills battery life
Manual focus

Compare Nikon S9900 vs Sony HX50V

Canon SX720 HS

Sony HX50V

$469
1/2.3 inch

More telephoto lens reach

$368
1/2.3 inch

In-camera panoramas
Built-in GPS

Compare Canon SX720 HS vs Sony HX50V

Compared to Sony WX500

Nikon S9900

Sony WX500

$280
1/2.3 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
Built-in GPS

$348
1/2.3 inch

Longer stills battery life
Shoots 24p video

Compare Nikon S9900 vs Sony WX500

Canon SX720 HS

Sony WX500

$469
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
More telephoto lens reach

$348
1/2.3 inch

In-camera panoramas
Tiltable Screen

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Compared to Panasonic ZS60

Nikon S9900

Panasonic ZS60

$280
1/2.3 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
NFC

$448
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Slower slow-motion

Compare Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic ZS60

Canon SX720 HS

Panasonic ZS60

$469
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
NFC

$448
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

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Compared to Sony HX80

Nikon S9900

Sony HX80

$280
1/2.3 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
Built-in GPS

$368
1/2.3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon S9900 vs Sony HX80

Canon SX720 HS

Sony HX80

$469
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
More telephoto lens reach

$368
1/2.3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

Compare Canon SX720 HS vs Sony HX80

Compared to Canon SX730 HS

Nikon S9900

Canon SX730 HS

$280
1/2.3 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
In-camera panoramas

$399
1/2.3 inch

Built-in Bluetooth
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Nikon S9900 vs Canon SX730 HS

Canon SX720 HS

Canon SX730 HS

$469
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive

$399
1/2.3 inch

Tiltable Screen
Built-in Bluetooth

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