Canon SX720 HS vs Sony W220

Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon SX720 HS vs Sony W220, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and W220 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was manufactured 7 years later than the W220 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX720 HS grades against the W220 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX720 HS Gallery and Sony W220 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX720 HS enjoys outside measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Sony W220 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SX720 HS vs the W220.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX720 HS and W220 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The graphic here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX720 HS and W220.

To sum up, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon SX720 HS to give extra detail due to its extra 8.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent SX720 HS is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.