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Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX720 HS

Portability
65
Imaging
33
Features
39
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX720 HS front
Portability
89
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48

Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX720 HS Key Specs

Canon SX10 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Successor is Canon SX20 IS
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
  • Replaced the Canon SX710 HS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX730 HS
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Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX720 HS Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Canon SX10 IS versus Canon SX720 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are manufactured by Canon. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and SX720 HS (20.3MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was announced 8 years prior to the SX720 HS and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Canon SX720 HS being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX10 IS scores versus the SX720 HS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Canon SX720 HS

 SX10 IS SX720 HS 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Canon SX10 IS

 SX720 HS SX10 IS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016January 2009Fresher by 86 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Canon SX720 HS

 SX10 IS SX720 HS 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX720 HS Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX10 IS has outer measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Canon SX720 HS has specifications 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 SX10 IS versus Canon SX720 HS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX10 IS and the SX720 HS.

Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX720 HS size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX10 IS and SX720 HS is 65 and 89 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX720 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX720 HS Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing specs. The photograph here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX10 IS and SX720 HS.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX720 HS to result in greater detail with its extra 10.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The older SX10 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX720 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX720 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX720 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Canon SX720 HS as a Portrait photography camera
39
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/500 seconds)
provides face detect focus
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
47
manual focus
decent MP (20.3 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Street photography details
Canon SX720 HS Street photography details
49
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (600 grams)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (270 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Sports photography factors
Canon SX720 HS Sports photography factors
33
excellent zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
48
great zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20.3MP)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.9 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (250 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Travel photography details
Canon SX720 HS Travel photography details
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flash built-in
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (28mm)
long reach (560mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (600 grams)
low resolution (10MP)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
lighter than competitors (270 grams)
decent MP (20.3 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (960mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (250 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Landscape photography factors
Canon SX720 HS Landscape photography factors
34
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
50
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20.3MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery pack (250 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX10 IS
Vlogging with Canon SX720 HS
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relatively wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (600g)
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (270g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
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Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX720 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and Canon SX720 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISCanon PowerShot SX720 HS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Canon PowerShot SX720 HS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-15 2016-02-18
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - DIGIC 6
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 20.3 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 24-960mm (40.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.3-6.9
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 5.9 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.20 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, on, off, slow synchro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 600 grams (1.32 pounds) 270 grams (0.60 pounds)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 110 x 64 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 250 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - NB-13L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $275 $379