Canon SL3 vs Canon SX720 HS

Below, we will be looking at the Canon SL3 versus Canon SX720 HS, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Canon. The sensor resolution of the SL3 (24MP) and the SX720 HS (20.3MP) is pretty similar but the SL3 (APS-C) and SX720 HS (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The SL3 was brought out 3 years later than the SX720 HS and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SL3 being a Compact SLR camera and the Canon SX720 HS being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the SL3 grades versus the SX720 HS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS Rebel SL3 & Canon PowerShot SX720 HS. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SL3 Gallery & Canon SX720 HS Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SL3 features physical measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 449 grams (0.99 lbs) and the Canon SX720 HS has proportions of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SL3 versus the SX720 HS.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SL3 and SX720 HS is 71 and 89 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SL3 and SX720 HS.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SL3 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon SL3 will deliver more detail having its extra 3.7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The younger SL3 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.