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Canon SX610 HS vs Canon SX720 HS

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
47
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX720 HS front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
51
Overall
48

Canon SX610 HS vs Canon SX720 HS Key Specs

Canon SX610 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 191g - 105 x 61 x 27mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Replaced the Canon SX600 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
  • Announced February 2016
  • Previous Model is Canon SX710 HS
  • Renewed by Canon SX730 HS
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Canon SX610 HS vs Canon SX720 HS Overview

Its time to look closer at the Canon SX610 HS vs Canon SX720 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both created by Canon. The sensor resolution of the SX610 HS (20MP) and the SX720 HS (20.3MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was released 13 months earlier than the SX720 HS making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX610 HS matches up against the SX720 HS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Canon SX720 HS

 SX610 HS SX720 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Canon SX610 HS

 SX720 HS SX610 HS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016January 2015Newer by 13 months

Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Canon SX720 HS

 SX610 HS SX720 HS 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Display resolution922k922kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon SX610 HS vs Canon SX720 HS Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX610 HS has got external dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Canon SX720 HS has dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Check the Canon SX610 HS vs Canon SX720 HS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX610 HS compared to the SX720 HS.

Canon SX610 HS vs Canon SX720 HS size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX610 HS and SX720 HS is 93 and 89 respectively.

Canon SX610 HS vs Canon SX720 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Canon SX720 HS Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The pic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX610 HS and SX720 HS.

All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX720 HS to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 0.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged SX610 HS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX610 HS vs Canon SX720 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Canon SX720 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX610 HS vs Canon SX720 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Portrait photography factors
Canon SX720 HS Portrait photography factors
44
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
offers face detect focusing
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
48
manual focus
good MP (20.3MP)
offers face detect focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Street photography highlights
Canon SX720 HS Street photography highlights
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (191g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (270g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX610 HS
Sports photography with Canon SX720 HS
45
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
low frames per second (2.5 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (270 per charge)
no phase detect AF
48
incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20.3MP)
offers tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (5.9 frames/s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (250 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Travel photography info
Canon SX720 HS Travel photography info
68
lighter than competitors in class (191 grams)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
no Timelapse function
low battery life (270 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.8)
67
lighter than others (270g)
good MP (20.3MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (960mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (250 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Landscape photography factors
Canon SX720 HS Landscape photography factors
48
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery life (270 per charge)
no Timelapse function
50
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20.3MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery pack (250 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Vlogging highlights
Canon SX720 HS Vlogging highlights
35
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (191g)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no microphone jack
35
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (270g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic support
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Canon SX610 HS vs Canon SX720 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and Canon SX720 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSCanon PowerShot SX720 HS
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot SX610 HS Canon PowerShot SX720 HS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-01-06 2016-02-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 20MP 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 Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-960mm (40.0x)
Max aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/3.3-6.9
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 922 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/3200s
Continuous shutter rate 2.5 frames per sec 5.9 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, on, off, slow synchro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 191 grams (0.42 pounds) 270 grams (0.60 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 270 shots 250 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH NB-13L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Cost at release $214 $379