Canon SX720 HS vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Here, we will be matching up the Canon SX720 HS and Olympus SP-820UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and SP-820UZ (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was announced 3 years after the SP-820UZ which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SX720 HS matches up vs the SP-820UZ for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS and Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX720 HS Gallery and Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX720 HS enjoys physical 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 Olympus SP-820UZ has specifications of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX720 HS and Olympus SP-820UZ in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SX720 HS compared to the SP-820UZ.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX720 HS and SP-820UZ is 89 and 69 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The picture here may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX720 HS and SP-820UZ.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX720 HS to offer more detail with its extra 6.3MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SX720 HS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.