Canon SD980 IS vs Canon SX720 HS

Here is a complete assessment of the Canon SD980 IS and Canon SX720 HS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Canon. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the SD980 IS (12MP) and SX720 HS (20.3MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD980 IS was introduced 7 years before the SX720 HS and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SD980 IS scores versus the SX720 HS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD980 IS & Canon PowerShot SX720 HS. The whole galleries are available at Canon SD980 IS Gallery & Canon SX720 HS Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SD980 IS has got outside measurements of 100mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while 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).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SD980 IS and the SX720 HS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD980 IS and SX720 HS is 95 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching specs. The photograph below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SD980 IS and SX720 HS.

All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX720 HS to result in greater detail using its extra 8.3MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older SD980 IS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.