Canon S120 vs Canon SX720 HS

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Canon S120 versus Canon SX720 HS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Canon. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the S120 (12MP) and SX720 HS (20.3MP) and the S120 (1/1.7") and SX720 HS (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The S120 was brought out 3 years prior to the SX720 HS and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the S120 matches up vs the SX720 HS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S120 and Canon PowerShot SX720 HS. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon S120 Gallery and Canon SX720 HS Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon S120 enjoys outside dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Canon SX720 HS has measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Compare the Canon S120 versus Canon SX720 HS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the S120 vs the SX720 HS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S120 and SX720 HS is 92 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by checking specs. The visual underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S120 and SX720 HS.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S120 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Canon SX720 HS will give greater detail having its extra 8.3MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The older S120 is going to be behind in sensor tech.