Canon SX260 HS vs Canon SX720 HS

Here is a complete analysis of the Canon SX260 HS vs Canon SX720 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Canon. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the SX260 HS (12MP) and SX720 HS (20.3MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was manufactured 4 years earlier than the SX720 HS and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SX260 HS scores versus the SX720 HS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and Canon PowerShot SX720 HS. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Canon SX720 HS Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX260 HS has exterior measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Canon SX720 HS has dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX260 HS vs Canon SX720 HS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX260 HS compared to the SX720 HS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX260 HS and SX720 HS is 91 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over a spec sheet. The visual here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX260 HS and SX720 HS.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon SX720 HS to deliver more detail due to its extra 8.3MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older SX260 HS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.