Canon S95 vs Canon SX720 HS

Lets look more in depth at the Canon S95 versus Canon SX720 HS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Canon. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the S95 (10MP) and SX720 HS (20.3MP) and the S95 (1/1.7") and SX720 HS (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The S95 was launched 6 years earlier than the SX720 HS and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the S95 grades versus the SX720 HS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S95 and Canon PowerShot SX720 HS. The complete galleries are provided at Canon S95 Gallery and Canon SX720 HS Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon S95 features external dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Canon SX720 HS has proportions of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the S95 and the SX720 HS.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S95 and SX720 HS is 93 and 89 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The graphic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S95 and SX720 HS.

Plainly, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S95 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Canon SX720 HS will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 10.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The older S95 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.