Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX720 HS

The following is a detailed assessment of the Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX720 HS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Canon. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and SX720 HS (20.3MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was brought out 8 years prior to the SX720 HS which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SD1200 IS grades vs the SX720 HS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS and Canon PowerShot SX720 HS. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SD1200 IS Gallery and Canon SX720 HS Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SD1200 IS offers exterior dimensions of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Canon SX720 HS has specifications of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX720 HS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SD1200 IS against the SX720 HS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SD1200 IS and SX720 HS is 95 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1200 IS and SX720 HS.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon SX720 HS to give you more detail having its extra 10.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged SD1200 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.