Canon SX720 HS vs Sigma SD1

Let's look more closely at the Canon SX720 HS versus Sigma SD1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Canon and Sigma. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and SD1 (15MP) and the SX720 HS (1/2.3") and SD1 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX720 HS was brought out 5 years later than the SD1 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX720 HS being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX720 HS grades vs the SD1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS and Sigma SD1. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX720 HS Gallery and Sigma SD1 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX720 HS offers physical 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 Sigma SD1 has proportions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX720 HS versus Sigma SD1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SX720 HS vs the SD1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX720 HS and SD1 is 89 and 77 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The photograph below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX720 HS and SD1.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX720 HS because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Canon SX720 HS will offer you greater detail having its extra 5.3MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher SX720 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.