Canon SX720 HS vs Canon SX740 HS

Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon SX720 HS and Canon SX740 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both created by Canon. The image resolution of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and the SX740 HS (21MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was manufactured 3 years before the SX740 HS which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX720 HS grades against the SX740 HS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS & Canon PowerShot SX740 HS. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX720 HS Gallery & Canon SX740 HS Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX720 HS provides physical dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Canon SX740 HS has measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SX720 HS versus the SX740 HS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX720 HS and SX740 HS is 89 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The pic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX720 HS and SX740 HS.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX740 HS to resolve greater detail due to its extra 0.7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged SX720 HS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.