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Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5

Portability
89
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48
Canon PowerShot SX720 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 front
Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
23
Overall
30

Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Key Specs

Canon SX720 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
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX710 HS
  • Replacement is Canon SX730 HS
Casio EX-ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 848 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Canon SX720 HS and Casio EX-ZS5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Casio. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and EX-ZS5 (14MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was announced 5 years after the EX-ZS5 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX720 HS being a Compact camera and the Casio EX-ZS5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SX720 HS grades versus the EX-ZS5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Casio EX-ZS5

 SX720 HS EX-ZS5 
IntroducedFebruary 2016January 2011Newer by 63 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display resolution922k461kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS5 over the Canon SX720 HS

 EX-ZS5 SX720 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX720 HS and Casio EX-ZS5

 SX720 HS EX-ZS5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX720 HS provides outer dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZS5 has dimensions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX720 HS and Casio EX-ZS5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SX720 HS compared to the EX-ZS5.

Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX720 HS and EX-ZS5 is 89 and 99 respectively.

Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through technical specs. The pic below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX720 HS and EX-ZS5.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX720 HS to resolve more detail with its extra 6.3MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent SX720 HS provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5 sensor size comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Portrait photography info
Casio EX-ZS5 Portrait photography info
47
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20.3MP)
comes with face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX720 HS
Street photography with Casio EX-ZS5
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (270g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
49
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Sports photography highlights
Casio EX-ZS5 Sports photography highlights
48
excellent zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20.3 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.9 frames per second)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (250 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
32
resolution is good (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Travel photography advice
Casio EX-ZS5 Travel photography advice
67
lighter than average (270 grams)
decent megapixels (20.3 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (960mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (250 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
70
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Landscape photography information
Casio EX-ZS5 Landscape photography information
50
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20.3MP)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery life (250 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
37
good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Vlogging information
Casio EX-ZS5 Vlogging information
34
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (270g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of mic socket
27
good maximum aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (848 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX720 HS and Casio EX-ZS5
 Canon PowerShot SX720 HSCasio Exilim EX-ZS5
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX720 HS Casio Exilim EX-ZS5
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2016-02-18 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 Exilim Engine 5.0
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 922k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.9 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 848 x 480
Max video resolution 1920x1080 848x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 270g (0.60 pounds) -
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-13L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card -
Storage slots Single Single
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