Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Canon SX720 HS

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Canon SX720 HS, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Canon. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the ELPH 100 HS (12MP) and SX720 HS (20.3MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 100 HS was released 6 years prior to the SX720 HS and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon ELPH 100 HS being a Ultracompact camera and the Canon SX720 HS being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the ELPH 100 HS grades versus the SX720 HS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 100 HS & Canon PowerShot SX720 HS. The complete galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 100 HS Gallery & Canon SX720 HS Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 100 HS comes with exterior dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Canon SX720 HS has sizing of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 100 HS against the SX720 HS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 100 HS and SX720 HS is 96 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 100 HS and SX720 HS.

As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SX720 HS to give greater detail as a result of its extra 8.3MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older ELPH 100 HS is going to be behind in sensor technology.