Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Sony HX80 and Canon SX720 HS side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Sony HX80 has external dimensions of 102 x 58 x 36 mm (4.02 x 2.28 x 1.42″) and weighs 245 g (0.54 lb / 8.64 oz) (including batteries). Canon SX720 HS has external dimensions of 110 x 64 x 36 mm (4.33 x 2.52 x 1.42″) and weighs 270 g (0.60 lb / 9.52 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Sony HX80 and the Canon SX720 HS.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Sony HX80 and Canon SX720 HS.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Sony HX80 and Canon SX720 HS.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Sony HX80 is 25g lighter than the Canon SX720 HS but we don't think this will make a significant difference.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 nor Canon PowerShot SX720 HS provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Sony HX80 and Canon SX720 HS's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
On the other hand, Sony HX80 features a
Tilting screen where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels whereas the Canon SX720 HS has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to HX80.