Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung WB700

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon SX720 HS and Samsung WB700, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and WB700 (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was revealed 5 years later than the WB700 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX720 HS grades versus the WB700 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS and Samsung WB700. The full galleries are available at Canon SX720 HS Gallery and Samsung WB700 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX720 HS has physical 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 WB700 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX720 HS and Samsung WB700 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the SX720 HS compared to the WB700.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX720 HS and WB700 is 89 and 98 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at specs. The visual here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX720 HS and WB700.

All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon SX720 HS to give extra detail because of its extra 6.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern SX720 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.