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Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX720 HS

Portability
80
Imaging
46
Features
33
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX720 HS front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
51
Overall
48

Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX720 HS Key Specs

Canon SX410 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
  • Launched February 2015
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
  • Revealed February 2016
  • Old Model is Canon SX710 HS
  • Later Model is Canon SX730 HS
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Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX720 HS Overview

Following is a complete review of the Canon SX410 IS versus Canon SX720 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are designed by Canon. The image resolution of the SX410 IS (20MP) and the SX720 HS (20.3MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX410 IS was launched 12 months before the SX720 HS which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the SX410 IS scores vs the SX720 HS for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Canon SX720 HS

 SX410 IS SX720 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Canon SX410 IS

 SX720 HS SX410 IS 
RevealedFebruary 2016February 2015More modern by 12 months
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Canon SX720 HS

 SX410 IS SX720 HS 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX720 HS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX410 IS offers physical measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Canon SX720 HS has specifications of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SX410 IS vs the SX720 HS.

Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX720 HS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX410 IS and SX720 HS is 80 and 89 respectively.

Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX720 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX720 HS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The picture here might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX410 IS and SX720 HS.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX720 HS to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 0.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged SX410 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX720 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX720 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX720 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Portrait photography details
Canon SX720 HS Portrait photography details
47
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
provides face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
48
focusing manually
MP count decent (20.3MP)
features face detect focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Street photography info
Canon SX720 HS Street photography info
52
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (270 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX410 IS
Sports photography with Canon SX720 HS
41
excellent zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
max frames per second low (0.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (185 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
48
great zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20.3MP)
features tracking focus
max fps low (5.9 frames per second)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (250 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX410 IS
Travel photography with Canon SX720 HS
61
megapixel count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long reach (960mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery life (185 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
67
lighter than competition (270 grams)
MP count decent (20.3 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (960mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery life (250 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Landscape photography factors
Canon SX720 HS Landscape photography factors
49
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery life (185 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
50
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20.3 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery life (250 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Vlogging features
Canon SX720 HS Vlogging features
29
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
35
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (270 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have mic support
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Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX720 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX410 IS and Canon SX720 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX410 ISCanon PowerShot SX720 HS
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot SX410 IS Canon PowerShot SX720 HS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-02-06 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20.3 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 24-960mm (40.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.3-6.9
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/3200s
Continuous shutter rate 0.5fps 5.9fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, on, off, slow synchro
External flash
AEB
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 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 325g (0.72 pounds) 270g (0.60 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 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 185 pictures 250 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11LH NB-13L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Launch price $199 $379