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Canon SX600 HS vs Canon SX720 HS

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX720 HS front
Portability
89
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48

Canon SX600 HS vs Canon SX720 HS Key Specs

Canon SX600 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1280 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 188g - 104 x 61 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Updated by Canon SX610 HS
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
  • Superseded the Canon SX710 HS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX730 HS
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Canon SX600 HS vs Canon SX720 HS Overview

Here is a thorough assessment of the Canon SX600 HS vs Canon SX720 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are designed by Canon. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX600 HS (16MP) and SX720 HS (20.3MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was launched 3 years earlier than the SX720 HS and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SX600 HS matches up against the SX720 HS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Canon SX720 HS

 SX600 HS SX720 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Canon SX600 HS

 SX720 HS SX600 HS 
IntroducedFebruary 2016January 2014Fresher by 25 months
Screen resolution922k461kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Canon SX720 HS

 SX600 HS SX720 HS 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon SX600 HS vs Canon SX720 HS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX600 HS provides outer dimensions of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SX600 HS and the SX720 HS.

Canon SX600 HS vs Canon SX720 HS size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX600 HS and SX720 HS is 93 and 89 respectively.

Canon SX600 HS vs Canon SX720 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Canon SX720 HS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing specs. The graphic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX600 HS and SX720 HS.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX720 HS to render extra detail utilizing its extra 4.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older SX600 HS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX600 HS vs Canon SX720 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Canon SX720 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX600 HS vs Canon SX720 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Portrait photography factors
Canon SX720 HS Portrait photography factors
44
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
47
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20.3 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Street photography details
Canon SX720 HS Street photography details
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (188g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (270 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Sports photography factors
Canon SX720 HS Sports photography factors
41
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
48
excellent zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20.3MP)
offers tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.9 frames per second)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery (250 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Travel photography info
Canon SX720 HS Travel photography info
70
lighter than others (188g)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
67
lighter than competition in class (270 grams)
megapixel count decent (20.3MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (960mm)
no Timelapse function
low battery (250 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Landscape photography highlights
Canon SX720 HS Landscape photography highlights
48
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
50
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20.3MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery (250 per charge)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Vlogging info
Canon SX720 HS Vlogging info
35
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1280 pixels)
lighter than others (188g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of mic socket
34
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (270 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
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Canon SX600 HS vs Canon SX720 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX600 HS and Canon SX720 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX600 HSCanon PowerShot SX720 HS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot SX600 HS Canon PowerShot SX720 HS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-01-06 2016-02-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ DIGIC 6
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor 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
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-960mm (40.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/3.3-6.9
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech PureColor II G (TFT) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/3200 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s 5.9 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T)) 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro Auto, on, off, slow synchro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1280 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 188 grams (0.41 pounds) 270 grams (0.60 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") 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 290 photographs 250 photographs
Battery type 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Launch cost $249 $379