Canon SX720 HS vs Sony W810

Below, we will be matching up the Canon SX720 HS and Sony W810, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and the W810 (20MP) is relatively similar and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was manufactured 2 years after the W810 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX720 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the SX720 HS grades vs the W810 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX720 HS Gallery & Sony W810 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX720 HS features physical 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 W810 has dimensions of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX720 HS compared to the W810.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX720 HS and W810 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The image below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX720 HS and W810.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon SX720 HS to offer you extra detail due to its extra 0.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern SX720 HS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.