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Canon G9 X II vs Canon SX720 HS

Portability
92
Imaging
53
Features
66
Overall
58
Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II front
 
Canon PowerShot SX720 HS front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
51
Overall
48

Canon G9 X II vs Canon SX720 HS Key Specs

Canon G9 X II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-84mm (F2-4.9) lens
  • 206g - 98 x 58 x 31mm
  • Announced January 2017
  • Replaced the Canon G9 X
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
  • Introduced February 2016
  • Replaced the Canon SX710 HS
  • Renewed by Canon SX730 HS
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Canon G9 X II vs Canon SX720 HS Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon G9 X II versus Canon SX720 HS, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Canon. The resolution of the G9 X II (20MP) and the SX720 HS (20.3MP) is fairly well matched but the G9 X II (1") and SX720 HS (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The G9 X II was introduced 11 months later than the SX720 HS which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the G9 X II scores versus the SX720 HS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G9 X II over the Canon SX720 HS

 G9 X II SX720 HS 
IntroducedJanuary 2017February 2016More recent by 11 months
Display resolution1040k922kClearer display (+118k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Canon G9 X II

 SX720 HS G9 X II 

Common features in the Canon G9 X II and Canon SX720 HS

 G9 X II SX720 HS 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Canon G9 X II vs Canon SX720 HS Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon G9 X II has got exterior measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Canon SX720 HS has sizing of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G9 X II versus Canon SX720 HS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the G9 X II compared to the SX720 HS.

Canon G9 X II vs Canon SX720 HS size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X II and SX720 HS is 92 and 89 respectively.

Canon G9 X II vs Canon SX720 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Canon SX720 HS Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at specs. The photograph below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 X II and SX720 HS.

All in all, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G9 X II having a larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon SX720 HS will resolve more detail using its extra 0.3MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher G9 X II is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon G9 X II vs Canon SX720 HS sensor size comparison

Canon G9 X II vs Canon SX720 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G9 X II vs Canon SX720 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G9 X II Portrait photography factors
Canon SX720 HS Portrait photography factors
65
manual focus
good MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
has face detection focusing
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
48
has manual focus
resolution is good (20.3 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G9 X II Street photography info
Canon SX720 HS Street photography info
80
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
offers focus via touch
lighter than others (206g)
no moving screen
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (270 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G9 X II
Sports photography with Canon SX720 HS
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
has tracking autofocus
bad battery (235 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
48
long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20.3 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (5.9 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (250 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G9 X II
Travel photography with Canon SX720 HS
78
lighter than others (206g)
supports bluetooth
offers focus via touch
good MP (20MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2)
bad battery (235 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
67
lighter than competitors in class (270g)
resolution is good (20.3MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (960mm)
lack of Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (250 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G9 X II as a Landscape photography camera
Canon SX720 HS as a Landscape photography camera
70
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
bad battery (235 per charge)
50
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20.3MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery pack (250 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G9 X II
Vlogging with Canon SX720 HS
39
fairly wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (206g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of external mic port
35
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (270 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
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Canon G9 X II vs Canon SX720 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G9 X II and Canon SX720 HS
 Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark IICanon PowerShot SX720 HS
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II Canon PowerShot SX720 HS
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2017-01-04 2016-02-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 7 DIGIC 6
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20.3 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-84mm (3.0x) 24-960mm (40.0x)
Max aperture f/2-4.9 f/3.3-6.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 2.7 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/3200s
Continuous shutter speed 8.2 frames/s 5.9 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, on, off, slow synchro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 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 input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206 gr (0.45 lbs) 270 gr (0.60 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 110 x 64 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 522 not tested
Other
Battery life 235 images 250 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NB-13L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $530 $379