Nikon Coolpix A900 vs Canon PowerShot SX720 HS Comparison

Let’s compare the Nikon Coolpix A900 vs Canon PowerShot SX720 HS.

Our comparison table below covers all the important specifications of each camera. In this side-by-side review, we will be comparing Nikon Coolpix A900 and Canon PowerShot SX720 HS. Both cameras have 1/2.3 inch sensors but Nikon Coolpix A900 has a 20.2 MP and Canon PowerShot SX720 HS has a 20.3 MP resolution.

  Nikon Coolpix A900 Canon PowerShot SX720 HS
  Nikon Coolpix A900 Front Canon PowerShot SX720 HS Front
Sensor and Camera Features
Brand Nikon Canon
Megapixels 20.2 20.3
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Sensor Format 1/2.3 inch 1/2.3 inch
SLR Type Point & Shoot Point & Shoot
Crop Factor n/a n/a
AA Filter None None
Image Resolution 5184 x 3888 (20.2 MP, 4:3) 5184 x 3888 (20.2 MP, 4:3)
Body Image Stabilization No No
Native ISO Min 80 - Max 1600 Min 80 - Max 3200
Full ISO Settings Auto, ISO 80 - 1600; ISO 3200 (available when using P, S, A or M mode) Auto, ISO 80-3200
Startup Time
AF System and Shooting
Auto Focus Type Contrast Detection: Center, Face priority, Manual with 99 focus areas, Subject tracking, Target finding AF Contrast Detection; Face Detect AiAF, Single AF point (center or face select and track)
Continuous Shooting Speed / Burst Mode Auto, ISO 80 - 1600; ISO 3200 (available when using P, S, A or M mode) Auto, ISO 80-3200
Shutter Speed Range 1/4000 - 8 sec 1/3200 - 15 sec
Bulb Mode No No
JPEG Buffer Size 7
AW Buffer Size
Screen/viewfinder
LCD 3.0 3.0
LCD Resolution 921,600 dots (230,400 px) 921,600 dots (307,200 px)
Touchscreen No No
Articulating Screen Yes No
Tilt Swivel Screen Yes No
Selfie Screen Yes No
Top Deck Display No No
Focus Peaking No No
Viewfinder No / LCD No / LCD
Viewfinder Type
Focus Peaking No No
Video Features
Video Resolution 3840x2160 (30p/25p) 1920x1080 (60p/30p)
Video File Format MP4 (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: AAC stereo) MP4 (Image data: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio data: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (Stereo))
Memory Card Type SD / SDHC / SDXC SD / SDHC / SDXC
Dual Card Slot No No
SD UHS Support
Microphone Jack No No
Headphone Jack No No
Flash and Internal Connections
Built-in Flash Yes Yes
Max Flash Sync Speed
Internal connections Micro (Type D) HDMI Micro-B USB, Micro (Type-D) HDMI
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi Yes Yes
NFC Yes Yes
Bluetooth Yes No
Built-In GPS No No
USB Type USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi
Physical
Battery Life (CIPA)
Battery Types Lithium-ion rechargeable Lithium-ion rechargeable
Weight 10.2 oz (289 g) includes batteries 9.5 oz (270 g) includes batteries
Size 4.4 x 2.6 x 1.6 in. (113 x 67 x 40 mm) 4.3 x 2.5 x 1.4 in. (110 x 64 x 36 mm)
Price
Price Buy starting from $396.95
Buy starting from $299.28
Release Date 2016-04-15 2016-03-15