Canon 750D vs Canon SX720 HS

Lets look more closely at the Canon 750D and Canon SX720 HS, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Canon. The resolution of the 750D (24MP) and the SX720 HS (20.3MP) is fairly close but the 750D (APS-C) and SX720 HS (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The 750D was unveiled 12 months earlier than the SX720 HS which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon 750D being a Compact SLR camera and the Canon SX720 HS being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the 750D matches up against the SX720 HS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 750d and Canon PowerShot SX720 HS. The full galleries are available at Canon 750D Gallery and Canon SX720 HS Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon 750D offers outer measurements of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") along with a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) while the Canon SX720 HS has dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Check out the Canon 750D and Canon SX720 HS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the 750D and the SX720 HS.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 750D and SX720 HS is 66 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to see the difference in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The photograph underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 750D and SX720 HS.

All in all, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 750D having a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Canon 750D will provide you with more detail having an extra 3.7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The older 750D will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.