Canon SX720 HS vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon SX720 HS vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and SZ-16 iHS (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was unveiled 3 years later than the SZ-16 iHS and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SX720 HS grades vs the SZ-16 iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS and Olympus SZ-16 iHS. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX720 HS Gallery and Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX720 HS has got outside dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-16 iHS has specifications of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check the Canon SX720 HS vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SX720 HS versus the SZ-16 iHS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX720 HS and SZ-16 iHS is 89 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX720 HS and SZ-16 iHS.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX720 HS to render greater detail having an extra 4.3MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern SX720 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.