Canon SX610 HS vs Canon SX720 HS

Its time to look closer at the Canon SX610 HS vs Canon SX720 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both created by Canon. The sensor resolution of the SX610 HS (20MP) and the SX720 HS (20.3MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was released 13 months earlier than the SX720 HS making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX610 HS matches up against the SX720 HS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS & Canon PowerShot SX720 HS. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX610 HS Gallery & Canon SX720 HS Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX610 HS has got external dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) and 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).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX610 HS compared to the SX720 HS.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX610 HS and SX720 HS is 93 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The pic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX610 HS and SX720 HS.

All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX720 HS to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 0.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged SX610 HS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.