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Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-Z550

Portability
89
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48
Canon PowerShot SX720 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-Z550 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
  • Revealed February 2016
  • Older Model is Canon SX710 HS
  • Replacement is Canon SX730 HS
Casio EX-Z550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 143g - 99 x 53 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
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Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-Z550 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Canon SX720 HS and Casio EX-Z550, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Casio. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and EX-Z550 (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was manufactured 6 years after the EX-Z550 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX720 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the SX720 HS matches up versus the EX-Z550 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Casio EX-Z550

 SX720 HS EX-Z550 
ReleasedFebruary 2016January 2010More modern by 75 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Canon SX720 HS

 EX-Z550 SX720 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX720 HS and Casio EX-Z550

 SX720 HS EX-Z550 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-Z550 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX720 HS features outer dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z550 has sizing of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX720 HS and the EX-Z550.

Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-Z550 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX720 HS and EX-Z550 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-Z550 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-Z550 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The picture here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX720 HS and EX-Z550.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX720 HS to result in extra detail due to its extra 6.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SX720 HS will have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-Z550 sensor size comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-Z550 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-Z550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Portrait photography highlights
Casio EX-Z550 Portrait photography highlights
47
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20.3MP)
provides face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
has manual focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX720 HS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-Z550 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (270 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Sports photography info
Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography info
48
excellent zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20.3MP)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second low (5.9 fps)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (250 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Travel photography info
Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography info
67
lighter than others (270 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (20.3 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (960mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery (250 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
65
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX720 HS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z550
50
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20.3MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery (250 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
42
has manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Vlogging info
Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging info
34
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (270g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone socket
29
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic jack
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Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-Z550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX720 HS and Casio EX-Z550
 Canon PowerShot SX720 HSCasio Exilim EX-Z550
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX720 HS Casio Exilim EX-Z550
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2016-02-18 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
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 20.3 megapixels 14 megapixels
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
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
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) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.9fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data 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 270 gr (0.60 lb) 143 gr (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8")
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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-13L -
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 One One
Launch cost $379 $149