Canon SX720 HS vs Sony HX5

On this page, we are comparing the Canon SX720 HS versus Sony HX5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the SX720 HS (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") have different sensor measurements.

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The SX720 HS was unveiled 5 years after the HX5 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SX720 HS grades versus the HX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The full galleries are available at Canon SX720 HS Gallery & Sony HX5 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX720 HS provides outside dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Sony HX5 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX720 HS versus Sony HX5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SX720 HS versus the HX5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX720 HS and HX5 is 89 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX720 HS and HX5.

As you can see, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX720 HS having a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Canon SX720 HS will produce more detail having an extra 10.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern SX720 HS provides an edge in sensor innovation.