Canon SX520 HS vs Canon SX720 HS
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Canon SX520 HS vs Canon SX720 HS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1008mm (F3.4-6.0) lens
- 441g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
- Launched July 2014
- Previous Model is Canon SX510 HS
- Renewed by Canon SX530 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
- Released February 2016
- Superseded the Canon SX710 HS
- Refreshed by Canon SX730 HS
Canon SX520 HS vs Canon SX720 HS Overview
Below, we are looking at the Canon SX520 HS versus Canon SX720 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are designed by Canon. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the SX520 HS (16MP) and SX720 HS (20.3MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe SX520 HS was manufactured 18 months prior to the SX720 HS making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the SX520 HS matches up versus the SX720 HS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon SX520 HS vs Canon SX720 HS Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS & Canon PowerShot SX720 HS. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX520 HS Gallery & Canon SX720 HS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX520 HS over the Canon SX720 HS
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Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Canon SX520 HS
SX720 HS | SX520 HS | |||
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Released | February 2016 | July 2014 | More recent by 18 months | |
Display resolution | 922k | 461k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX520 HS and Canon SX720 HS
SX520 HS | SX720 HS | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Canon SX520 HS vs Canon SX720 HS Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX520 HS has got outer measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Canon SX720 HS has dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX520 HS versus Canon SX720 HS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SX520 HS vs the SX720 HS.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX520 HS and SX720 HS is 69 and 89 respectively.
Canon SX520 HS vs Canon SX720 HS Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking specs. The photograph here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX520 HS and SX720 HS.
All in all, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX720 HS to resolve extra detail due to its extra 4.3MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older SX520 HS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Canon SX520 HS vs Canon SX720 HS Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX520 HS | Canon PowerShot SX720 HS | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX520 HS | Canon PowerShot SX720 HS |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2014-07-29 | 2016-02-18 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4+ | DIGIC 6 |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 16 megapixel | 20.3 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1008mm (42.0x) | 24-960mm (40.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.4-6.0 | f/3.3-6.9 |
Macro focus range | 0cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 461k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/3200s |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per second | 5.9 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.50 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, on, off, slow synchro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 441g (0.97 lb) | 270g (0.60 lb) |
Dimensions | 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 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 | 210 photos | 250 photos |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-6LH | NB-13L |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $219 | $379 |