Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung NX2000

On this page, we are comparing the Canon SX720 HS versus Samsung NX2000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and the NX2000 (20MP) is very close but the SX720 HS (1/2.3") and NX2000 (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The SX720 HS was announced 2 years later than the NX2000 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX720 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX720 HS grades vs the NX2000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS and Samsung NX2000. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX720 HS Gallery and Samsung NX2000 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX720 HS offers exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Samsung NX2000 has measurements of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX720 HS versus the NX2000.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX720 HS and NX2000 is 89 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing technical specs. The visual here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX720 HS and NX2000.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SX720 HS using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Canon SX720 HS will provide you with extra detail with its extra 0.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent SX720 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.