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Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-H15

Portability
89
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX720 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-H15 Key Specs

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
  • Succeeded the Canon SX710 HS
  • Replacement is Canon SX730 HS
Casio EX-H15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 161g - 101 x 60 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2010
Photography Glossary

Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-H15 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon SX720 HS versus Casio EX-H15, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Casio. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and EX-H15 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was launched 6 years after the EX-H15 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX720 HS matches up against the EX-H15 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Casio EX-H15

 SX720 HS EX-H15 
RevealedFebruary 2016January 2010More modern by 75 months
Screen resolution922k461kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Canon SX720 HS

 EX-H15 SX720 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX720 HS and Casio EX-H15

 SX720 HS EX-H15 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-H15 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX720 HS offers outer dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Casio EX-H15 has sizing of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX720 HS versus Casio EX-H15 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SX720 HS compared to the EX-H15.

Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-H15 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX720 HS and EX-H15 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-H15 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-H15 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The picture below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX720 HS and EX-H15.

Clearly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon SX720 HS to render more detail utilizing its extra 6.3MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SX720 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-H15 sensor size comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-H15 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-H15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX720 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-H15 as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
good resolution (20.3 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Street photography features
Casio EX-H15 Street photography features
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (270 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Sports photography advice
Casio EX-H15 Sports photography advice
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amazing zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20.3MP)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second low (5.9 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (250 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Travel photography features
Casio EX-H15 Travel photography features
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lighter than competition in class (270g)
good resolution (20.3 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (960mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
not so great battery (250 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
64
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Landscape photography highlights
Casio EX-H15 Landscape photography highlights
50
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20.3MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery (250 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
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focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Vlogging advice
Casio EX-H15 Vlogging advice
34
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (270 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic support
28
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-H15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX720 HS and Casio EX-H15
 Canon PowerShot SX720 HSCasio Exilim EX-H15
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX720 HS Casio Exilim EX-H15
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2016-02-18 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 20.3MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.2-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.9 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 × 720 (30 fps) , 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 270g (0.60 pounds) 161g (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-13L NP-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $379 $300