Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-S200

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-S200, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Casio. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and EX-S200 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was launched 5 years after the EX-S200 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX720 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-S200 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX720 HS grades versus the EX-S200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS and Casio Exilim EX-S200. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX720 HS Gallery and Casio EX-S200 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX720 HS has got exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Casio EX-S200 has dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-S200 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SX720 HS and the EX-S200.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX720 HS and EX-S200 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to see the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The pic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX720 HS and EX-S200.

As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon SX720 HS to show greater detail utilizing its extra 6.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern SX720 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.