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Canon T7i vs Canon SX720 HS

Portability
67
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73
Canon EOS Rebel T7i front
 
Canon PowerShot SX720 HS front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
51
Overall
48

Canon T7i vs Canon SX720 HS Key Specs

Canon T7i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 532g - 131 x 100 x 76mm
  • Introduced February 2017
  • Alternate Name is EOS 800D / Kiss X9i
  • Superseded the Canon T6i
  • Newer Model is Canon T8i
Canon SX720 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 270g - 110 x 64 x 36mm
  • Announced February 2016
  • Succeeded the Canon SX710 HS
  • Updated by Canon SX730 HS
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Canon T7i vs Canon SX720 HS Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Canon T7i versus Canon SX720 HS, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Canon. The sensor resolution of the T7i (24MP) and the SX720 HS (20.3MP) is very well matched but the T7i (APS-C) and SX720 HS (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The T7i was introduced 13 months after the SX720 HS making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon T7i being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon SX720 HS being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the T7i scores versus the SX720 HS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon T7i over the Canon SX720 HS

 T7i SX720 HS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2017February 2016More modern by 13 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k922kSharper display (+118k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Canon T7i

 SX720 HS T7i 

Common features in the Canon T7i and Canon SX720 HS

 T7i SX720 HS 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size

Canon T7i vs Canon SX720 HS Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Canon T7i features exterior dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 532 grams (1.17 lbs) and the Canon SX720 HS has sizing of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the T7i and the SX720 HS.

Canon T7i vs Canon SX720 HS size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the T7i and SX720 HS is 67 and 89 respectively.

Canon T7i vs Canon SX720 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon T7i vs Canon SX720 HS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The image underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the T7i and SX720 HS.

Plainly, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The T7i with its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Canon T7i will give more detail using its extra 3.7MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer T7i will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon T7i vs Canon SX720 HS sensor size comparison

Canon T7i vs Canon SX720 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T7i vs Canon SX720 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T7i as a Portrait photography camera
Canon SX720 HS as a Portrait photography camera
80
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection focus
exports RAW files
48
manual focus
good MP (20.3MP)
has face detect focusing
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon T7i as a Street photography camera
Canon SX720 HS as a Street photography camera
73
screen articulates
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
includes focus by touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (270 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon T7i Sports photography highlights
Canon SX720 HS Sports photography highlights
66
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
max fps very slow (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
48
great zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20.3MP)
has tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (5.9 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (250 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon T7i Travel photography factors
Canon SX720 HS Travel photography factors
80
connects via bluetooth
includes focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
67
lighter than competition in class (270g)
good MP (20.3MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (960mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
terrible battery (250 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T7i Landscape photography highlights
Canon SX720 HS Landscape photography highlights
77
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
50
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20.3MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery (250 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T7i as a Vlogging camera
Canon SX720 HS as a Vlogging camera
73
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
has face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone port
lack of image stabilization
35
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (270 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone support
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Canon T7i vs Canon SX720 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T7i and Canon SX720 HS
 Canon EOS Rebel T7iCanon PowerShot SX720 HS
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS Rebel T7i Canon PowerShot SX720 HS
Also called EOS 800D / Kiss X9i -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2017-02-15 2016-02-18
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 7 DIGIC 6
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 20.3 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 45 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-960mm (40.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-6.9
Macro focus range - 1cm
Total lenses 326 -
Crop factor 1.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 5.9 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, on, off, slow synchro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 532 grams (1.17 pounds) 270 grams (0.60 pounds)
Physical dimensions 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 110 x 64 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 600 photographs 250 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NB-13L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $749 $379