Canon SX720 HS vs Ricoh PX

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon SX720 HS and Ricoh PX, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Ricoh. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and PX (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was unveiled 4 years later than the PX and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SX720 HS matches up versus the PX when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS and Ricoh PX. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX720 HS Gallery and Ricoh PX Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX720 HS features outer 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) whilst the Ricoh PX has specifications of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX720 HS and Ricoh PX in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SX720 HS against the PX.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX720 HS and PX is 89 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX720 HS and PX.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX720 HS to render more detail having an extra 4.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent SX720 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.