Canon SX720 HS vs Zeiss ZX1

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SX720 HS and Zeiss ZX1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Zeiss. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the SX720 HS (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX720 HS was brought out 3 years before the ZX1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX720 HS being a Compact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SX720 HS scores against the ZX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS and Zeiss ZX1. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX720 HS Gallery and Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX720 HS provides 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) and the Zeiss ZX1 has dimensions of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX720 HS and Zeiss ZX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SX720 HS vs the ZX1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX720 HS and ZX1 is 89 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching specs. The picture here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX720 HS and ZX1.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX720 HS because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Zeiss ZX1 will render more detail having its extra 16.7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX720 HS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.