Clicky

Canon SX210 IS vs Canon SX720 HS

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX720 HS front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
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
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

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").

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

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.

President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban
	
	

Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Canon SX720 HS

 SX210 IS SX720 HS 

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
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Portrait photography details
Canon SX720 HS Portrait photography details
38
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
48
focusing manually
good resolution (20.3 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Street Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Street photography factors
Canon SX720 HS Street photography factors
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (220 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (270 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Sports photography information
Canon SX720 HS Sports photography information
43
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
48
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
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Travel Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Travel photography details
Canon SX720 HS Travel photography details
68
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)
67
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)
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Landscape Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Landscape photography details
Canon SX720 HS Landscape photography details
48
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
50
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
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Vlogging highlights
Canon SX720 HS Vlogging highlights
30
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
35
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
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

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