Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX720 HS
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![Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX150-IS/Canon-SX150-IS-front.jpg)
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Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX720 HS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
- 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
- Announced May 2012
- Replaced the Canon SX130 IS
- Later Model is Canon SX160 IS
(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
- Renewed by Canon SX730 HS
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Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX720 HS Overview
Let's take a closer look at the Canon SX150 IS and Canon SX720 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both created by Canon. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the SX150 IS (14MP) and SX720 HS (20.3MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The SX150 IS was introduced 4 years prior to the SX720 HS which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX150 IS scores vs the SX720 HS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX720 HS Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS and Canon PowerShot SX720 HS. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX150 IS Gallery and Canon SX720 HS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Canon SX720 HS
SX150 IS | SX720 HS |
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Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Canon SX150 IS
SX720 HS | SX150 IS | |||
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Announced | February 2016 | ![]() | May 2012 | More modern by 45 months |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Canon SX720 HS
SX150 IS | SX720 HS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch display |
Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX720 HS Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX150 IS features exterior measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Canon SX720 HS has specifications of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX150 IS and Canon SX720 HS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX150 IS and the SX720 HS.
![Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX720 HS size comparison Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX720 HS size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX150-IS-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX720-HS-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX150 IS and SX720 HS is 86 and 89 respectively.
![Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX720 HS top view buttons comparison Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX720 HS top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX150-IS-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX720-HS-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX720 HS Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The pic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX150 IS and SX720 HS.
To sum up, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX720 HS to deliver more detail using its extra 6.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX150 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
![Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX720 HS sensor size comparison Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX720 HS sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX150-IS-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX720-HS-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX720 HS Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX720 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX720 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX150-IS-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX720-HS-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX720 HS Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Canon PowerShot SX720 HS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Canon PowerShot SX720 HS |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2012-05-14 | 2016-02-18 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 20.3 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 1 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 24-960mm (40.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/3.3-6.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2500s | 1/3200s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 5.9 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, on, off, slow synchro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 306 grams (0.67 lb) | 270 grams (0.60 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") | 110 x 64 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 130 images | 250 images |
Battery form | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | NB-13L |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $249 | $379 |