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Canon SX620 HS vs Canon SX720 HS

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX720 HS front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
51
Overall
48

Canon SX620 HS vs Canon SX720 HS Key Specs

Canon SX620 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-625mm (F3.2-6.6) lens
  • 182g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Released May 2016
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
  • Announced February 2016
  • Previous Model is Canon SX710 HS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX730 HS
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Canon SX620 HS vs Canon SX720 HS Overview

The following is a extensive review of the Canon SX620 HS and Canon SX720 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are offered by Canon. The sensor resolution of the SX620 HS (20MP) and the SX720 HS (20.3MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was launched 3 months after the SX720 HS so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX620 HS matches up versus the SX720 HS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Canon SX720 HS

 SX620 HS SX720 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Canon SX620 HS

 SX720 HS SX620 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Canon SX720 HS

 SX620 HS SX720 HS 
AnnouncedMay 2016February 2016Similar generation
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution922k922kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Canon SX620 HS vs Canon SX720 HS Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX620 HS offers physical measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Canon SX720 HS has sizing 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SX620 HS vs the SX720 HS.

Canon SX620 HS vs Canon SX720 HS size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX620 HS and SX720 HS is 93 and 89 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Canon SX720 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Canon SX720 HS Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The image underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX620 HS and SX720 HS.

To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX720 HS to give more detail utilizing its extra 0.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Canon SX720 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Canon SX720 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Canon SX720 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Canon SX720 HS as a Portrait photography camera
44
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
48
focusing manually
MP count decent (20.3 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Street photography info
Canon SX720 HS Street photography info
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (182 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (270 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX620 HS
Sports photography with Canon SX720 HS
48
incredible zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
low frames per second (2.5 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
48
excellent zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20.3 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (5.9 frames/s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (250 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Travel photography details
Canon SX720 HS Travel photography details
71
lighter than competition (182 grams)
megapixel count good (20MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (625mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
67
lighter than others (270 grams)
MP count decent (20.3 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (960mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (250 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Landscape photography factors
Canon SX720 HS Landscape photography factors
50
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
50
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20.3MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery power (250 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Vlogging details
Canon SX720 HS Vlogging details
35
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (182g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing external mic jack
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (270 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
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Canon SX620 HS vs Canon SX720 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Canon SX720 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSCanon PowerShot SX720 HS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Canon PowerShot SX720 HS
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2016-05-10 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20.3 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-625mm (25.0x) 24-960mm (40.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.6 f/3.3-6.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/3200 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.5 frames/s 5.9 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, on, off, slow synchro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 182 grams (0.40 pounds) 270 grams (0.60 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 110 x 64 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 295 photos 250 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - 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 1 1
Launch price $279 $379