Canon SX530 HS vs Canon SX720 HS

On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon SX530 HS vs Canon SX720 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are created by Canon. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the SX530 HS (16MP) and SX720 HS (20.3MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX530 HS was brought out 13 months prior to the SX720 HS which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Canon SX720 HS being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SX530 HS scores vs the SX720 HS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS and Canon PowerShot SX720 HS. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX530 HS Gallery and Canon SX720 HS Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX530 HS features physical measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Canon SX720 HS has dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX530 HS vs Canon SX720 HS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX530 HS against the SX720 HS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX530 HS and SX720 HS is 69 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at specs. The image below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX530 HS and SX720 HS.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX720 HS to resolve more detail having its extra 4.3MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged SX530 HS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.