Canon SX720 HS vs Sony HX99

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon SX720 HS and Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and the HX99 (18MP) is relatively comparable but the SX720 HS (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX720 HS was released 3 years prior to the HX99 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SX720 HS grades against the HX99 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX720 HS Gallery and Sony HX99 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX720 HS has got external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Sony HX99 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX720 HS compared to the HX99.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX720 HS and HX99 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX720 HS and HX99.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX720 HS because of its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Canon SX720 HS will show extra detail as a result of its extra 2.3MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older SX720 HS will be behind in sensor technology.