Canon SX720 HS vs Ricoh GR II

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Canon SX720 HS versus Ricoh GR II, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and GR II (16MP) and the SX720 HS (1/2.3") and GR II (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX720 HS was brought out 9 months later than the GR II and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX720 HS being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX720 HS scores versus the GR II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS and Ricoh GR II. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX720 HS Gallery and Ricoh GR II Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX720 HS enjoys physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Ricoh GR II has dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX720 HS versus Ricoh GR II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SX720 HS compared to the GR II.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX720 HS and GR II is 89 and 89 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX720 HS and GR II.

Clearly, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX720 HS featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Canon SX720 HS will result in greater detail having its extra 4.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent SX720 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.