Canon SX610 HS vs Canon SX720 HS
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Canon SX610 HS vs Canon SX720 HS Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Canon SX610 HS vs Canon SX720 HS Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS & Canon PowerShot SX720 HS. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX610 HS Gallery & Canon SX720 HS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Canon SX720 HS
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Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Canon SX610 HS
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Announced | February 2016 | January 2015 | Newer by 13 months |
Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Canon SX720 HS
SX610 HS | SX720 HS | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurements | |
Display resolution | 922k | 922k | Exact 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.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.
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 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.
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Canon SX610 HS vs Canon SX720 HS Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS | Canon PowerShot SX720 HS | |
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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 |