Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung NX5

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon SX720 HS versus Samsung NX5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and NX5 (15MP) and the SX720 HS (1/2.3") and NX5 (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The SX720 HS was unveiled 5 years after the NX5 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX720 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SX720 HS scores against the NX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS & Samsung NX5. The full galleries are available at Canon SX720 HS Gallery & Samsung NX5 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX720 HS has got outside measurements 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 NX5 has specifications of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX720 HS vs the NX5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX720 HS and NX5 is 89 and 80 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The image underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX720 HS and NX5.

All in all, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX720 HS with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Canon SX720 HS will give greater detail having an extra 5.3MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern SX720 HS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.