Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-Z16

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon SX720 HS versus Casio EX-Z16, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Casio. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and EX-Z16 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was announced 5 years later than the EX-Z16 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX720 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the SX720 HS matches up versus the EX-Z16 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS and Casio Exilim EX-Z16. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX720 HS Gallery and Casio EX-Z16 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX720 HS has outer 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) whilst the Casio EX-Z16 has specifications of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX720 HS versus Casio EX-Z16 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX720 HS and the EX-Z16.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX720 HS and EX-Z16 is 89 and 99 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX720 HS and EX-Z16.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX720 HS to result in more detail with its extra 8.3MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more recent SX720 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.