Canon SX720 HS vs Olympus 6020

Lets take a closer look at the Canon SX720 HS and Olympus 6020, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Olympus. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and 6020 (13MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was launched 6 years after the 6020 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX720 HS grades against the 6020 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS & Olympus Stylus Tough 6020. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX720 HS Gallery & Olympus 6020 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX720 HS enjoys outer 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 6020 has measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX720 HS and Olympus 6020 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX720 HS against the 6020.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX720 HS and 6020 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The pic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX720 HS and 6020.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX720 HS to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 7.3MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger SX720 HS will have a benefit in sensor technology.