Canon SX160 IS vs Canon SX720 HS

Below, we will be reviewing the Canon SX160 IS vs Canon SX720 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are designed by Canon. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX160 IS (16MP) and SX720 HS (20.3MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was announced 3 years earlier than the SX720 HS which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SX160 IS grades vs the SX720 HS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS & Canon PowerShot SX720 HS. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX160 IS Gallery & Canon SX720 HS Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX160 IS comes with outer dimensions of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") having a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Canon SX720 HS has sizing of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX160 IS vs Canon SX720 HS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SX160 IS compared to the SX720 HS.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX160 IS and SX720 HS is 86 and 89 respectively.

Often, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The image underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX160 IS and SX720 HS.

All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX720 HS to produce extra detail with its extra 4.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX160 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.