Canon SX720 HS vs Sony RX1R

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon SX720 HS vs Sony RX1R, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and the RX1R (24MP) is fairly similar but the SX720 HS (1/2.3") and RX1R (Full frame) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The SX720 HS was manufactured 2 years after the RX1R which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX720 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SX720 HS scores vs the RX1R in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX720 HS Gallery & Sony RX1R Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX720 HS has got outer dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1R has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX720 HS vs Sony RX1R in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SX720 HS vs the RX1R.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX720 HS and RX1R is 89 and 79 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX720 HS and RX1R.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX720 HS because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony RX1R will offer you extra detail due to its extra 3.7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer SX720 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.