Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung NX20

The following is a thorough review of the Canon SX720 HS versus Samsung NX20, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and the NX20 (20MP) is relatively close but the SX720 HS (1/2.3") and NX20 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX720 HS was brought out 3 years after the NX20 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX720 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the SX720 HS grades versus the NX20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS and Samsung NX20. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX720 HS Gallery and Samsung NX20 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX720 HS enjoys 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 Samsung NX20 has measurements of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX720 HS versus Samsung NX20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SX720 HS vs the NX20.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX720 HS and NX20 is 89 and 83 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX720 HS and NX20.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX720 HS featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Canon SX720 HS will result in extra detail having its extra 0.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SX720 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.