Canon SX1 IS vs Canon SX720 HS

Below, we are evaluating the Canon SX1 IS vs Canon SX720 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are built by Canon. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and SX720 HS (20.3MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was introduced 7 years before the SX720 HS which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Canon SX720 HS being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the SX1 IS scores versus the SX720 HS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS and Canon PowerShot SX720 HS. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX1 IS Gallery and Canon SX720 HS Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX1 IS has got outer measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") and a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) while the Canon SX720 HS has sizing of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

See the Canon SX1 IS vs Canon SX720 HS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the SX1 IS versus the SX720 HS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX1 IS and SX720 HS is 64 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The image below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX1 IS and SX720 HS.

Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX720 HS to provide you with more detail using its extra 10.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged SX1 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.