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Canon SX400 IS vs Canon SX720 HS

Portability
81
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX720 HS front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
51
Overall
48

Canon SX400 IS vs Canon SX720 HS Key Specs

Canon SX400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
  • Introduced July 2014
Canon SX720 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • New Model is Canon SX730 HS
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Canon SX400 IS vs Canon SX720 HS Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Canon SX400 IS vs Canon SX720 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both offered by Canon. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX400 IS (16MP) and SX720 HS (20.3MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was released 18 months before the SX720 HS which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX400 IS scores against the SX720 HS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Canon SX720 HS

 SX400 IS SX720 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Canon SX400 IS

 SX720 HS SX400 IS 
IntroducedFebruary 2016July 2014More recent by 18 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Canon SX720 HS

 SX400 IS SX720 HS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon SX400 IS vs Canon SX720 HS Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX400 IS has got outer measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Canon SX720 HS has measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the SX400 IS and the SX720 HS.

Canon SX400 IS vs Canon SX720 HS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX400 IS and SX720 HS is 81 and 89 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Canon SX720 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Canon SX720 HS Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX400 IS and SX720 HS.

To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX720 HS to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 4.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older SX400 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX400 IS vs Canon SX720 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Canon SX720 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Canon SX720 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Portrait photography highlights
Canon SX720 HS Portrait photography highlights
36
good megapixels (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
48
has manual focus
good MP (20.3 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX400 IS
Street photography with Canon SX720 HS
52
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (270g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Sports photography information
Canon SX720 HS Sports photography information
42
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (190 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
48
amazing zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20.3MP)
supports tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (5.9 fps)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (250 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Travel photography camera
Canon SX720 HS as a Travel photography camera
60
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low battery (190 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
67
lighter than competitors in class (270g)
good MP (20.3 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (960mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (250 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Landscape photography advice
Canon SX720 HS Landscape photography advice
41
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery (190 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
50
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20.3 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery power (250 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Vlogging camera
Canon SX720 HS as a Vlogging camera
28
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
35
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (270g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone socket
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Canon SX400 IS vs Canon SX720 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Canon SX720 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISCanon PowerShot SX720 HS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Canon PowerShot SX720 HS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-07-29 2016-02-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 16MP 20.3MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-960mm (40.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.3-6.9
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 5.9 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro 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
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 313g (0.69 pounds) 270g (0.60 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 110 x 64 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 190 images 250 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11LH NB-13L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $229 $379