Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-Z280

Below, we are matching up the Canon SX720 HS and Casio EX-Z280, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Casio. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and EX-Z280 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was introduced 6 years later than the EX-Z280 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SX720 HS scores vs the EX-Z280 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS and Casio Exilim EX-Z280. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX720 HS Gallery and Casio EX-Z280 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX720 HS provides outer measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z280 has proportions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX720 HS and Casio EX-Z280 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX720 HS versus the EX-Z280.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX720 HS and EX-Z280 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing specifications. The photograph here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX720 HS and EX-Z280.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX720 HS to result in more detail using its extra 8.3MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The fresher SX720 HS will have an advantage in sensor tech.