Canon SX710 HS vs Canon SX720 HS

Below, we are reviewing the Canon SX710 HS vs Canon SX720 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are designed by Canon. The resolution of the SX710 HS (20MP) and the SX720 HS (20.3MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was revealed 13 months before the SX720 HS making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX710 HS scores against the SX720 HS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS and Canon PowerShot SX720 HS. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX710 HS Gallery and Canon SX720 HS Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX710 HS enjoys exterior dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst 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).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX710 HS versus the SX720 HS.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX710 HS and SX720 HS is 89 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by researching technical specs. The graphic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX710 HS and SX720 HS.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX720 HS to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 0.3MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older SX710 HS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.