Canon SX720 HS vs Canon SX730 HS

Its time to look closer at the Canon SX720 HS versus Canon SX730 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are produced by Canon. The sensor resolution of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and the SX730 HS (20.3MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was unveiled 13 months earlier than the SX730 HS making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX720 HS scores against the SX730 HS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS & Canon PowerShot SX730 HS. The full galleries are available at Canon SX720 HS Gallery & Canon SX730 HS Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX720 HS features external dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Canon SX730 HS has measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX720 HS versus Canon SX730 HS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SX720 HS against the SX730 HS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX720 HS and SX730 HS is 89 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX720 HS and SX730 HS.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photos although you might want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The older SX720 HS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.