Canon SX720 HS vs Olympus 7040

Below, we will be reviewing the Canon SX720 HS vs Olympus 7040, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and 7040 (14MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was revealed 6 years after the 7040 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX720 HS matches up vs the 7040 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS and Olympus Stylus 7040. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX720 HS Gallery and Olympus 7040 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX720 HS features exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Olympus 7040 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX720 HS vs the 7040.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX720 HS and 7040 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The image here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX720 HS and 7040.

To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX720 HS to produce more detail because of its extra 6.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger SX720 HS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.