Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-Z270

Following is a extended overview of the Canon SX720 HS and Casio EX-Z270, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Casio. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and EX-Z270 (10MP) and the SX720 HS (1/2.3") and EX-Z270 (1/2.5") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX720 HS was brought out 7 years after the EX-Z270 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX720 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z270 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX720 HS matches up against the EX-Z270 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS and Casio Exilim EX-Z270. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX720 HS Gallery and Casio EX-Z270 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX720 HS enjoys external dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z270 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Check the Canon SX720 HS and Casio EX-Z270 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SX720 HS versus the EX-Z270.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX720 HS and EX-Z270 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The image below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX720 HS and EX-Z270.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX720 HS because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon SX720 HS will offer more detail having its extra 10.3MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher SX720 HS will have an edge in sensor innovation.