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Canon SX700 HS vs Canon SX720 HS

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX720 HS front
Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
51
Overall
48

Canon SX700 HS vs Canon SX720 HS Key Specs

Canon SX700 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Successor is Canon SX710 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
  • Released February 2016
  • Previous Model is Canon SX710 HS
  • New Model is Canon SX730 HS
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Canon SX700 HS vs Canon SX720 HS Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX700 HS and Canon SX720 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both built by Canon. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX700 HS (16MP) and SX720 HS (20.3MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was unveiled 24 months before the SX720 HS which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX700 HS matches up against the SX720 HS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Canon SX720 HS

 SX700 HS SX720 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Canon SX700 HS

 SX720 HS SX700 HS 
ReleasedFebruary 2016February 2014Newer by 24 months

Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Canon SX720 HS

 SX700 HS SX720 HS 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution922k922kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon SX700 HS vs Canon SX720 HS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX700 HS enjoys exterior dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst 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 ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX700 HS vs the SX720 HS.

Canon SX700 HS vs Canon SX720 HS size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX700 HS and SX720 HS is 89 and 89 respectively.

Canon SX700 HS vs Canon SX720 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Canon SX720 HS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The picture below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX700 HS and SX720 HS.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Canon SX720 HS to result in greater detail having an extra 4.3MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX700 HS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon SX700 HS vs Canon SX720 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Canon SX720 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX700 HS vs Canon SX720 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX700 HS
Portrait photography with Canon SX720 HS
44
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
48
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20.3MP)
offers face detect autofocus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX700 HS as a Street photography camera
Canon SX720 HS as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (269 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (270g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Sports photography info
Canon SX720 HS Sports photography info
45
long zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (250 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
48
excellent zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20.3MP)
offers tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (5.9 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (250 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Travel photography features
Canon SX720 HS Travel photography features
65
lighter than competition (269 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (750mm)
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (250 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
67
lighter than average (270g)
good megapixels (20.3 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (960mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
terrible battery (250 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Landscape photography features
Canon SX720 HS Landscape photography features
47
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery pack (250 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
50
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20.3MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery (250 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Vlogging information
Canon SX720 HS Vlogging information
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (269g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic support
35
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (270 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic socket
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Canon SX700 HS vs Canon SX720 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX700 HS and Canon SX720 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX700 HSCanon PowerShot SX720 HS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX700 HS Canon PowerShot SX720 HS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-02-12 2016-02-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 6 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 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
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) 24-960mm (40.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.3-6.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 922k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology PureColor II G TFT -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/3200 secs
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames per second 5.9 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, on, off, slow synchro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format 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 269 grams (0.59 pounds) 270 grams (0.60 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 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 250 pictures 250 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH NB-13L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $349 $379