Canon SX420 IS vs Canon SX720 HS

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon SX420 IS and Canon SX720 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both built by Canon. The resolution of the SX420 IS (20MP) and the SX720 HS (20.3MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX420 IS was released within a month of the SX720 HS and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Canon SX720 HS being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SX420 IS matches up versus the SX720 HS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX420 IS and Canon PowerShot SX720 HS. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX420 IS Gallery and Canon SX720 HS Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX420 IS has got outside dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 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).

Check the Canon SX420 IS and Canon SX720 HS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SX420 IS versus the SX720 HS.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX420 IS and SX720 HS is 80 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through specs. The image underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX420 IS and SX720 HS.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon SX720 HS to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 0.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively.