Canon G16 vs Canon SX720 HS

In this article, we will be contrasting the Canon G16 versus Canon SX720 HS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Canon. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the G16 (12MP) and SX720 HS (20.3MP) and the G16 (1/1.7") and SX720 HS (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The G16 was announced 3 years prior to the SX720 HS and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the G16 grades against the SX720 HS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G16 and Canon PowerShot SX720 HS. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon G16 Gallery and Canon SX720 HS Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon G16 enjoys physical dimensions of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") with a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Canon SX720 HS has proportions of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Compare the Canon G16 versus Canon SX720 HS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the G16 and the SX720 HS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the G16 and SX720 HS is 85 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing technical specs. The graphic here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the G16 and SX720 HS.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G16 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon SX720 HS will render extra detail with its extra 8.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older G16 will be behind in sensor innovation.