Canon N100 vs Canon SX720 HS

The following is a in depth analysis of the Canon N100 versus Canon SX720 HS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Canon. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the N100 (12MP) and SX720 HS (20.3MP) and the N100 (1/1.7") and SX720 HS (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The N100 was manufactured 3 years before the SX720 HS which is quite a serious difference 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 concise highlight of how the N100 matches up versus the SX720 HS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot N100 & Canon PowerShot SX720 HS. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon N100 Gallery & Canon SX720 HS Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon N100 features external dimensions of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") along with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Canon SX720 HS has dimensions 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the N100 against the SX720 HS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the N100 and SX720 HS is 89 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the N100 and SX720 HS.

As you can see, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The N100 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon SX720 HS will offer you greater detail due to its extra 8.3MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged N100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.