Canon A4000 IS vs Canon SX720 HS

Here is a in depth comparison of the Canon A4000 IS vs Canon SX720 HS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Canon. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the A4000 IS (16MP) and SX720 HS (20.3MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A4000 IS was revealed 5 years earlier than the SX720 HS and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the A4000 IS scores versus the SX720 HS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A4000 IS and Canon PowerShot SX720 HS. The full galleries are viewable at Canon A4000 IS Gallery and Canon SX720 HS Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A4000 IS comes with exterior dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 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).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the A4000 IS compared to the SX720 HS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A4000 IS and SX720 HS is 95 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A4000 IS and SX720 HS.

As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX720 HS to give you more detail because of its extra 4.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older A4000 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.