Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-G1

Below is a extensive review of the Canon SX720 HS and Casio EX-G1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Casio. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and EX-G1 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was introduced 6 years later than the EX-G1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX720 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-G1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SX720 HS grades vs the EX-G1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS & Casio Exilim EX-G1. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX720 HS Gallery & Casio EX-G1 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX720 HS has exterior measurements 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 Casio EX-G1 has sizing of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") with a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SX720 HS vs the EX-G1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX720 HS and EX-G1 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Generally, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by reading specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX720 HS and EX-G1.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX720 HS to deliver more detail using its extra 8.3MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SX720 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.