Canon SX720 HS vs Pentax XG-1

Below, we are analyzing the Canon SX720 HS versus Pentax XG-1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and XG-1 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was brought out 20 months after the XG-1 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX720 HS being a Compact camera and the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SX720 HS grades against the XG-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS and Pentax XG-1. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX720 HS Gallery and Pentax XG-1 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX720 HS comes with outer dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Pentax XG-1 has proportions of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX720 HS versus Pentax XG-1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SX720 HS against the XG-1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX720 HS and XG-1 is 89 and 66 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through specs. The picture below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX720 HS and XG-1.

All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX720 HS to provide you with greater detail having its extra 4.3MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern SX720 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.