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Canon SX210 IS vs Canon SX720 HS

Portability
90 Imaging
37 Features
40 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX720 HS front
Portability
89 Imaging
46 Features
51 Overall
48

Canon SX210 IS vs Canon SX720 HS Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Replaced the Canon SX200 IS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX230 HS
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
  • Launched February 2016
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX710 HS
  • Renewed by Canon SX730 HS
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Canon SX210 IS vs Canon SX720 HS Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Canon SX210 IS and Canon SX720 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are sold by Canon. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the SX210 IS (14MP) and SX720 HS (20.3MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was released 6 years earlier than the SX720 HS and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the SX210 IS grades against the SX720 HS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Canon SX720 HS

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Canon SX210 IS

		

		

			
 SX720 HS SX210 IS 
LaunchedFebruary 2016June 2010More recent by 69 months
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Canon SX720 HS

		

		

			
 SX210 IS SX720 HS 
Manual focus  More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither provides Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX210 IS vs Canon SX720 HS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX210 IS provides outside dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Canon SX720 HS has dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX210 IS and Canon SX720 HS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SX210 IS vs the SX720 HS.
Canon SX210 IS vs Canon SX720 HS size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX210 IS and SX720 HS is 90 and 89 respectively.
Canon SX210 IS vs Canon SX720 HS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX210 IS vs Canon SX720 HS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX210 IS and SX720 HS.
Clearly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX720 HS to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 6.3MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The older SX210 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
	
			Canon SX210 IS vs Canon SX720 HS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX210 IS vs Canon SX720 HS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX210 IS vs Canon SX720 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX210 IS Portrait photography details
Canon SX720 HS Portrait photography details
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 manual focus
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 no external flash support
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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 focusing manually
 good  resolution (20.3 megapixels)
 has face detect autofocus
 no external flash support
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon SX210 IS Street photography factors
Canon SX720 HS Street photography factors
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors in class (220 grams)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (270 grams)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX210 IS Sports photography information
Canon SX720 HS Sports photography information
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 incredible zoom range (28-392mm  14.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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 excellent zoom range (24-960mm  40.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (20.3 megapixels)
 has tracking focus
 max fps low (5.9 frames/s)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 not so great battery life (250 per charge)
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX210 IS Travel photography details
Canon SX720 HS Travel photography details
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 lighter than competitors in class (220 grams)
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 has built in flash
 really wide (28mm)
 great zoom (392mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
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 lighter than competition in class (270 grams)
 good  resolution (20.3 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (24mm)
 very long reach (960mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 not so great battery life (250 per charge)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX210 IS Landscape photography details
Canon SX720 HS Landscape photography details
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 manual focus
 really wide (28mm)
 screen is a decent size (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 lack of Time Lapse function
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 focusing manually
 fairly wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (20.3 megapixels)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 not so great battery life (250 CIPA)
 no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX210 IS Vlogging highlights
Canon SX720 HS Vlogging highlights
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 really wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors in class (220g)
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of mic support
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 fairly wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition in class (270g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 display is not selfie friendly
 no microphone socket
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Canon SX210 IS vs Canon SX720 HS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Canon SX720 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISCanon PowerShot SX720 HS
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Canon PowerShot SX720 HS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-06-16 2016-02-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 DIGIC 6
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 24-960mm (40.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-6.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/3200s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 5.9 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) Auto, on, off, slow synchro
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
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
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 220 grams (0.49 lbs) 270 grams (0.60 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 110 x 64 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 250 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-5L NB-13L
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $226 $379