Canon SX720 HS vs Sony T900

On this page, we will be evaluating the Canon SX720 HS vs Sony T900, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and T900 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was unveiled 7 years later than the T900 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX720 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SX720 HS grades against the T900 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX720 HS Gallery & Sony T900 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX720 HS offers outside 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) whilst the Sony T900 has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX720 HS vs the T900.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX720 HS and T900 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through specs. The photograph below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX720 HS and T900.

All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon SX720 HS to resolve greater detail having an extra 8.3MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger SX720 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.