Canon SX200 IS vs Canon SX720 HS

Here, we will be looking at the Canon SX200 IS and Canon SX720 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are manufactured by Canon. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and SX720 HS (20.3MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was launched 7 years before the SX720 HS which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX200 IS grades versus the SX720 HS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS & Canon PowerShot SX720 HS. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX200 IS Gallery & Canon SX720 HS Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX200 IS features physical dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while 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).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX200 IS vs the SX720 HS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX200 IS and SX720 HS is 90 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX200 IS and SX720 HS.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX720 HS to render greater detail utilizing its extra 8.3MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged SX200 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.