Canon 6D MII vs Canon SX720 HS

Below, we are contrasting the Canon 6D MII and Canon SX720 HS, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Canon. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the 6D MII (26MP) and SX720 HS (20.3MP) and the 6D MII (Full frame) and SX720 HS (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The 6D MII was announced 17 months after the SX720 HS making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon 6D MII being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon SX720 HS being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the 6D MII grades versus the SX720 HS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 6D Mark II and Canon PowerShot SX720 HS. The whole galleries are available at Canon 6D MII Gallery and Canon SX720 HS Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon 6D MII has got exterior measurements of 144mm x 111mm x 75mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.0") and a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs) and the Canon SX720 HS has proportions of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Examine the Canon 6D MII and Canon SX720 HS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the 6D MII versus the SX720 HS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 6D MII and SX720 HS is 59 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The pic here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 6D MII and SX720 HS.

Plainly, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 6D MII having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon 6D MII will offer you greater detail with its extra 5.7MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more recent 6D MII will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.