Canon 600D vs Canon SX720 HS

Below, we will be matching up the Canon 600D vs Canon SX720 HS, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Canon. The resolution of the 600D (18MP) and the SX720 HS (20.3MP) is pretty comparable but the 600D (APS-C) and SX720 HS (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The 600D was unveiled 5 years earlier than the SX720 HS which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon 600D being a Compact SLR camera and the Canon SX720 HS being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the 600D scores vs the SX720 HS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 600D & Canon PowerShot SX720 HS. The full galleries are provided at Canon 600D Gallery & Canon SX720 HS Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon 600D provides external measurements of 133mm x 100mm x 80mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") along with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) while the Canon SX720 HS has proportions of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and 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. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the 600D and the SX720 HS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 600D and SX720 HS is 66 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The image here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 600D and SX720 HS.

As you have seen, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 600D having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon SX720 HS will show more detail having an extra 2.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged 600D will be behind with regard to sensor technology.