Canon S200 vs Canon SX720 HS

Lets take a closer look at the Canon S200 versus Canon SX720 HS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Canon. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the S200 (10MP) and SX720 HS (20.3MP) and the S200 (1/1.7") and SX720 HS (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The S200 was released 24 months before the SX720 HS which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the S200 scores against the SX720 HS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S200 & Canon PowerShot SX720 HS. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon S200 Gallery & Canon SX720 HS Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon S200 provides outer dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Canon SX720 HS has measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon S200 versus Canon SX720 HS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the S200 and the SX720 HS.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S200 and SX720 HS is 93 and 89 respectively.

Generally, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The picture here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S200 and SX720 HS.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S200 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon SX720 HS will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 10.3MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S200 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.