Canon SX720 HS vs Sony A450

On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon SX720 HS vs Sony A450, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and A450 (14MP) and the SX720 HS (1/2.3") and A450 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX720 HS was unveiled 6 years later than the A450 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX720 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX720 HS grades against the A450 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS & Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX720 HS Gallery & Sony A450 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX720 HS enjoys exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Sony A450 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX720 HS versus the A450.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX720 HS and A450 is 89 and 65 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The photograph here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX720 HS and A450.

All in all, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX720 HS with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Canon SX720 HS will offer you greater detail having an extra 6.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The newer SX720 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.