Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX720 HS

In this article, we are evaluating the Canon SX10 IS versus Canon SX720 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are manufactured by Canon. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and SX720 HS (20.3MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was announced 8 years prior to the SX720 HS and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Canon SX720 HS being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX10 IS scores versus the SX720 HS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS and Canon PowerShot SX720 HS. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX10 IS Gallery and Canon SX720 HS Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX10 IS has outer measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and 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).

Take a look at the Canon SX10 IS versus Canon SX720 HS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX10 IS and the SX720 HS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX10 IS and SX720 HS is 65 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing specs. The photograph here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX10 IS and SX720 HS.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX720 HS to result in greater detail with its extra 10.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The older SX10 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.