Canon SX720 HS vs Sony ZV-1

Below is a extended assessment of the Canon SX720 HS vs Sony ZV-1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the SX720 HS (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX720 HS was launched 5 years earlier than the ZV-1 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX720 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX720 HS grades against the ZV-1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS & Sony ZV-1. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX720 HS Gallery & Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX720 HS provides external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Sony ZV-1 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SX720 HS versus the ZV-1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX720 HS and ZV-1 is 89 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to see the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The visual here may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX720 HS and ZV-1.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SX720 HS because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Canon SX720 HS will show extra detail utilizing its extra 0.3MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older SX720 HS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.