Canon SX30 IS vs Canon SX720 HS

Below, we are looking at the Canon SX30 IS vs Canon SX720 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are designed by Canon. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the SX30 IS (14MP) and SX720 HS (20.3MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was announced 6 years before the SX720 HS which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Canon SX720 HS being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the SX30 IS scores against the SX720 HS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS and Canon PowerShot SX720 HS. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX30 IS Gallery and Canon SX720 HS Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX30 IS offers physical dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") with a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Canon SX720 HS has measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX30 IS vs Canon SX720 HS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the SX30 IS and the SX720 HS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX30 IS and SX720 HS is 64 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX30 IS and SX720 HS.

Plainly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX720 HS to give extra detail with its extra 6.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX30 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.