Canon SX720 HS vs Sony a5000

In this write-up, we are matching up the Canon SX720 HS and Sony a5000, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and the a5000 (20MP) is fairly similar but the SX720 HS (1/2.3") and a5000 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The SX720 HS was launched 2 years later than the a5000 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX720 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SX720 HS grades against the a5000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS & Sony Alpha a5000. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX720 HS Gallery & Sony a5000 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX720 HS comes with 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 Sony a5000 has sizing of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the SX720 HS against the a5000.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX720 HS and a5000 is 89 and 89 respectively.

Often, it's hard to see the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing specs. The visual here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX720 HS and a5000.

All in all, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX720 HS because of its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Canon SX720 HS will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 0.3MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern SX720 HS will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.