Canon G7 X vs Canon SX720 HS

Here, we are comparing the Canon G7 X versus Canon SX720 HS, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Canon. The image resolution of the G7 X (20MP) and the SX720 HS (20.3MP) is fairly comparable but the G7 X (1") and SX720 HS (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The G7 X was revealed 17 months prior to the SX720 HS making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon G7 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Canon SX720 HS being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the G7 X scores versus the SX720 HS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G7 X & Canon PowerShot SX720 HS. The full galleries are provided at Canon G7 X Gallery & Canon SX720 HS Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon G7 X has external dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Canon SX720 HS has measurements 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the G7 X vs the SX720 HS.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the G7 X and SX720 HS is 88 and 89 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G7 X and SX720 HS.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G7 X using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon SX720 HS will produce extra detail because of its extra 0.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The older G7 X will be behind in sensor tech.