Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon S32

Let's look more closely at the Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon S32, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and S32 (13MP) and the SX720 HS (1/2.3") and S32 (1/3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX720 HS was launched 2 years after the S32 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX720 HS scores against the S32 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS and Nikon Coolpix S32. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX720 HS Gallery and Nikon S32 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX720 HS offers exterior dimensions 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 Nikon S32 has measurements of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX720 HS vs Nikon S32 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SX720 HS against the S32.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX720 HS and S32 is 89 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The pic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX720 HS and S32.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX720 HS due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon SX720 HS will give you more detail utilizing its extra 7.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The newer SX720 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.