Nikon Coolpix P950 vs Canon PowerShot SX720 HS Comparison
Let’s compare the Nikon Coolpix P950 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 P950 and Canon PowerShot SX720 HS. Both cameras have 1/2.3 inch sensors but Nikon Coolpix P950 has a 16.0 MP and Canon PowerShot SX720 HS has a 20.3 MP resolution.
| Nikon Coolpix P950 | Canon PowerShot SX720 HS | |
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| Sensor and Camera Features | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Canon |
| Megapixels | 16.0 | 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 | 4608 x 3456 (15.9 MP, 4:3) | 5184 x 3888 (20.2 MP, 4:3) |
| Body Image Stabilization | No | No |
| Native ISO | Min 100 - Max 6400 | Min 80 - Max 3200 |
| Full ISO Settings | Auto, ISO 100 - 1600; ISO 3200, 6400 (available when using P, S, A or M mode); ISO Hi 1 (equivalent to ISO 12,800 available when using High ISO monochrome in special effects mode) | Auto, ISO 80-3200 |
| Startup Time | ||
| AF System and Shooting | ||
| Auto Focus Type | Contrast Detection: Target Finding AF, Face priority, Spot, Normal, Wide, Subject Tracking | Contrast Detection; Face Detect AiAF, Single AF point (center or face select and track) |
| Continuous Shooting Speed / Burst Mode | Auto, ISO 100 - 1600; ISO 3200, 6400 (available when using P, S, A or M mode); ISO Hi 1 (equivalent to ISO 12,800 available when using High ISO monochrome in special effects mode) | Auto, ISO 80-3200 |
| Shutter Speed Range | 1/4000 - 5 sec | 1/3200 - 15 sec |
| Bulb Mode | No | No |
| JPEG Buffer Size | 10 | |
| AW Buffer Size | ||
| Screen/viewfinder | ||
| LCD | 3.2 | 3.0 |
| LCD Resolution | 921,000 dots | 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 | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF / LCD | No / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type | 1-cm (0.39-in.), approx. 2359k-dot OLED with the diopter adjustment function (-3 to +3 m-1); eye sensor | |
| Focus Peaking | Yes | No |
| Video Features | ||
| Video Resolution | 3840x2160 (30p/25p) | 1920x1080 (60p/30p) |
| Video File Format | MOV (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 | 1/4000 | |
| Internal connections | Micro (Type D) HDMI, Micro-B USB 2.0, Wired remote jack | Micro-B USB, Micro (Type-D) HDMI |
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | No | 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 | 35.5 oz (1,005 g) includes batteries | 9.5 oz (270 g) includes batteries |
| Size | 5.5 x 4.3 x 5.9 in. (140 x 110 x 150 mm) | 4.3 x 2.5 x 1.4 in. (110 x 64 x 36 mm) |
| Price | ||
| Price | Buy from Amazon for $799.00 | Buy from Amazon for $299.28 |
| Release Date | 2020-02-01 | 2016-03-15 |