Canon SX720 HS vs Sony A6100
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Canon SX720 HS vs Sony A6100 Key Specs
(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
- Replaced the Canon SX710 HS
- Replacement is Canon SX730 HS
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 396g - 120 x 67 x 59mm
- Launched August 2019

Canon SX720 HS vs Sony A6100 Overview
Following is a detailed assessment of the Canon SX720 HS versus Sony A6100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and the A6100 (24MP) is very close but the SX720 HS (1/2.3") and A6100 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

The SX720 HS was revealed 4 years before the A6100 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX720 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX720 HS matches up against the A6100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX720 HS vs Sony A6100 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS and Sony Alpha a6100. The full galleries are available at Canon SX720 HS Gallery and Sony A6100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Sony A6100
SX720 HS | A6100 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Canon SX720 HS
A6100 | SX720 HS | |||
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Launched | August 2019 | ![]() | February 2016 | More modern by 42 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX720 HS and Sony A6100
SX720 HS | A6100 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 922k | Exact same display resolution |
Canon SX720 HS vs Sony A6100 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX720 HS provides 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) and the Sony A6100 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX720 HS versus Sony A6100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX720 HS compared to the A6100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX720 HS and A6100 is 89 and 81 respectively.

Canon SX720 HS vs Sony A6100 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The pic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX720 HS and A6100.
Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX720 HS with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony A6100 will result in extra detail because of its extra 3.7MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged SX720 HS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX720 HS vs Sony A6100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX720 HS vs Sony A6100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX720 HS | Sony Alpha a6100 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX720 HS | Sony Alpha a6100 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced Mirrorless |
Released | 2016-02-18 | 2019-08-28 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 6 | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20.3 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 32000 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 425 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 24-960mm (40.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.3-6.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 922 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.9fps | 11.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Flash off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless, hi-speed |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 270 grams (0.60 lbs) | 396 grams (0.87 lbs) |
Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") | 120 x 67 x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") |
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 | 420 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-13L | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $379 | $748 |