Canon SX720 HS vs Sony WX10

Here is a extended comparison of the Canon SX720 HS and Sony WX10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and WX10 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was revealed 5 years later than the WX10 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX720 HS grades vs the WX10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX720 HS Gallery & Sony WX10 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX720 HS features 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) whilst the Sony WX10 has dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SX720 HS versus the WX10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX720 HS and WX10 is 89 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The visual here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX720 HS and WX10.

As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX720 HS to give you extra detail because of its extra 4.3MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher SX720 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.