Canon SX720 HS vs Olympus Tough-3000

Here is a in depth overview of the Canon SX720 HS versus Olympus Tough-3000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and Tough-3000 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was introduced 6 years later than the Tough-3000 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX720 HS matches up vs the Tough-3000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS and Olympus Stylus Tough-3000. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX720 HS Gallery and Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX720 HS provides outside measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Olympus Tough-3000 has measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check the Canon SX720 HS versus Olympus Tough-3000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SX720 HS and the Tough-3000.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX720 HS and Tough-3000 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out technical specs. The photograph below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX720 HS and Tough-3000.

As you have seen, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon SX720 HS to show more detail using its extra 8.3MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger SX720 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.