Canon SX720 HS vs Sony WX50

Below, we are comparing the Canon SX720 HS vs Sony WX50, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and WX50 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was introduced 4 years after the WX50 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SX720 HS grades versus the WX50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX720 HS Gallery and Sony WX50 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX720 HS comes with outer dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Sony WX50 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX720 HS vs Sony WX50 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SX720 HS against the WX50.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX720 HS and WX50 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking specs. The pic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX720 HS and WX50.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX720 HS to resolve greater detail using its extra 4.3MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer SX720 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.