Canon SX720 HS vs Pentax W60

Here is a extended overview of the Canon SX720 HS versus Pentax W60, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and W60 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was introduced 6 years later than the W60 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SX720 HS grades versus the W60 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS & Pentax Optio W60. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX720 HS Gallery & Pentax W60 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX720 HS has got external dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Pentax W60 has proportions of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX720 HS vs the W60.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX720 HS and W60 is 89 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The photograph below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX720 HS and W60.

Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SX720 HS to resolve more detail using its extra 10.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer SX720 HS will have a benefit in sensor innovation.