Canon SX720 HS vs Sony HX9V

The following is a complete assessment of the Canon SX720 HS and Sony HX9V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and HX9V (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was launched 4 years after the HX9V which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX720 HS grades against the HX9V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX720 HS Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX720 HS features external 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 HX9V has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX720 HS and Sony HX9V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SX720 HS compared to the HX9V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX720 HS and HX9V is 89 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The picture below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX720 HS and HX9V.

All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX720 HS to produce more detail utilizing its extra 4.3MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The younger SX720 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.