Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon AW120

Here is a complete review of the Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon AW120, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and AW120 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was manufactured 2 years later than the AW120 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SX720 HS matches up against the AW120 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS and Nikon Coolpix AW120. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX720 HS Gallery and Nikon AW120 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX720 HS offers external dimensions 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 Nikon AW120 has specifications of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon AW120 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SX720 HS and the AW120.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX720 HS and AW120 is 89 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX720 HS and AW120.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX720 HS to offer extra detail due to its extra 4.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern SX720 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.