Canon SD3500 IS vs Canon SX720 HS

Here, we will be looking at the Canon SD3500 IS versus Canon SX720 HS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Canon. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the SD3500 IS (14MP) and SX720 HS (20.3MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD3500 IS was manufactured 7 years prior to the SX720 HS and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SD3500 IS grades vs the SX720 HS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS & Canon PowerShot SX720 HS. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SD3500 IS Gallery & Canon SX720 HS Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SD3500 IS offers outside dimensions of 99mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Canon SX720 HS has specifications 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SD3500 IS versus the SX720 HS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD3500 IS and SX720 HS is 95 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The visual here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SD3500 IS and SX720 HS.

As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX720 HS to offer you more detail due to its extra 6.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older SD3500 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.