Canon SX720 HS vs Sony HX400V

Below is a thorough assessment of the Canon SX720 HS vs Sony HX400V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was manufactured 2 years later than the HX400V and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX720 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SX720 HS grades versus the HX400V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX720 HS Gallery and Sony HX400V Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX720 HS provides exterior measurements 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 HX400V has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX720 HS vs Sony HX400V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SX720 HS versus the HX400V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX720 HS and HX400V is 89 and 62 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by checking specifications. The graphic below will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX720 HS and HX400V.

To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX720 HS to give you extra detail due to its extra 0.3MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern SX720 HS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.