Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-Z35

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX720 HS versus Casio EX-Z35, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Casio. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and EX-Z35 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was revealed 6 years after the EX-Z35 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX720 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z35 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX720 HS grades versus the EX-Z35 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS and Casio Exilim EX-Z35. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX720 HS Gallery and Casio EX-Z35 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX720 HS enjoys external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z35 has sizing of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX720 HS versus Casio EX-Z35 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX720 HS and the EX-Z35.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX720 HS and EX-Z35 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX720 HS and EX-Z35.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon SX720 HS to show greater detail because of its extra 8.3MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer SX720 HS will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.