Canon G15 vs Canon SX720 HS

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Canon G15 and Canon SX720 HS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Canon. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the G15 (12MP) and SX720 HS (20.3MP) and the G15 (1/1.7") and SX720 HS (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The G15 was released 4 years earlier than the SX720 HS which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the G15 grades against the SX720 HS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G15 and Canon PowerShot SX720 HS. The complete galleries are available at Canon G15 Gallery and Canon SX720 HS Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon G15 features exterior dimensions of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") and a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Canon SX720 HS has sizing of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the G15 and the SX720 HS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G15 and SX720 HS is 86 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specs. The pic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G15 and SX720 HS.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G15 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon SX720 HS will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 8.3MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged G15 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.