Canon G5 X MII vs Canon SX720 HS

Here is a in depth assessment of the Canon G5 X MII versus Canon SX720 HS, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Canon. The resolution of the G5 X MII (20MP) and the SX720 HS (20.3MP) is pretty comparable but the G5 X MII (1") and SX720 HS (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The G5 X MII was released 3 years later than the SX720 HS and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon G5 X MII being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Canon SX720 HS being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the G5 X MII grades against the SX720 HS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II & Canon PowerShot SX720 HS. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon G5 X MII Gallery & Canon SX720 HS Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon G5 X MII has got outside measurements of 111mm x 61mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.8") along with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Canon SX720 HS has specifications of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Contrast the Canon G5 X MII versus Canon SX720 HS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the G5 X MII against the SX720 HS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the G5 X MII and SX720 HS is 86 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G5 X MII and SX720 HS.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G5 X MII due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon SX720 HS will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 0.3MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher G5 X MII will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.