Canon SX720 HS vs Kodak M530

Following is a extensive review of the Canon SX720 HS versus Kodak M530, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Kodak. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and M530 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was launched 6 years after the M530 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX720 HS matches up vs the M530 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS and Kodak EasyShare M530. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX720 HS Gallery and Kodak M530 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX720 HS comes with outside measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Kodak M530 has proportions of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX720 HS versus Kodak M530 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SX720 HS versus the M530.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX720 HS and M530 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out technical specs. The pic here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX720 HS and M530.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX720 HS to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 8.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The younger SX720 HS should have an advantage in sensor innovation.