Canon SX720 HS vs Sony A35

Following is a extended review of the Canon SX720 HS versus Sony A35, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and A35 (16MP) and the SX720 HS (1/2.3") and A35 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX720 HS was released 4 years after the A35 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX720 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SX720 HS scores against the A35 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS & Sony SLT-A35. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX720 HS Gallery & Sony A35 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX720 HS offers exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Sony A35 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX720 HS versus Sony A35 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SX720 HS against the A35.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX720 HS and A35 is 89 and 69 respectively.

Often, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching a spec sheet. The picture below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX720 HS and A35.

Clearly, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX720 HS due to its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Canon SX720 HS will render greater detail as a result of its extra 4.3MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively. The younger SX720 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.