Canon SX720 HS vs Sony WX500

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon SX720 HS vs Sony WX500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was launched 11 months later than the WX500 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX720 HS scores against the WX500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX720 HS Gallery & Sony WX500 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX720 HS provides outer dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Sony WX500 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX720 HS and the WX500.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX720 HS and WX500 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The visual here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX720 HS and WX500.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon SX720 HS to give more detail utilizing its extra 2.3MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger SX720 HS is going to have an edge in sensor technology.