Canon SX400 IS vs Canon SX720 HS

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Canon SX400 IS vs Canon SX720 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both offered by Canon. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX400 IS (16MP) and SX720 HS (20.3MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was released 18 months before the SX720 HS which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX400 IS scores against the SX720 HS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS and Canon PowerShot SX720 HS. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX400 IS Gallery and Canon SX720 HS Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX400 IS has got outer measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Canon SX720 HS has measurements 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the SX400 IS and the SX720 HS.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX400 IS and SX720 HS is 81 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX400 IS and SX720 HS.

To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX720 HS to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 4.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older SX400 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.