Canon SX720 HS vs Sigma SD15

In this article, we are comparing the Canon SX720 HS versus Sigma SD15, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Canon and Sigma. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and SD15 (5MP) and the SX720 HS (1/2.3") and SD15 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX720 HS was introduced 6 years later than the SD15 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX720 HS being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD15 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX720 HS grades vs the SD15 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS & Sigma SD15. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX720 HS Gallery & Sigma SD15 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX720 HS features 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) while the Sigma SD15 has dimensions of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX720 HS and the SD15.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX720 HS and SD15 is 89 and 59 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching a spec sheet. The visual here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX720 HS and SD15.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX720 HS using its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Canon SX720 HS will render greater detail using its extra 15.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The younger SX720 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.