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Canon SX720 HS vs Sony H55

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
51
Overall
48
Canon PowerShot SX720 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Canon SX720 HS vs Sony H55 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
  • Replaced the Canon SX710 HS
  • Replacement is Canon SX730 HS
Sony H55
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
  • Launched June 2010
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Canon SX720 HS vs Sony H55 Overview

Below is a in-depth review of the Canon SX720 HS vs Sony H55, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and H55 (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was announced 5 years later than the H55 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX720 HS grades against the H55 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Sony H55

 SX720 HS H55 
LaunchedFebruary 2016June 2010More recent by 70 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Canon SX720 HS

 H55 SX720 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX720 HS and Sony H55

 SX720 HS H55 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon SX720 HS vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX720 HS features physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Sony H55 has sizing of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SX720 HS versus the H55.

Canon SX720 HS vs Sony H55 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX720 HS and H55 is 89 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX720 HS vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX720 HS and H55.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX720 HS to provide you with extra detail with its extra 6.3MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SX720 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX720 HS vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX720 HS vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX720 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H55 as a Portrait photography camera
48
you can focus manually
good resolution (20.3 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Street photography factors
Sony H55 Street photography factors
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (270g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Sports photography information
Sony H55 Sports photography information
48
great zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20.3MP)
offers tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (5.9 frames per second)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (250 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX720 HS as a Travel photography camera
Sony H55 as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than competition in class (270g)
good resolution (20.3 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (960mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (250 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
67
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX720 HS
Landscape photography with Sony H55
50
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20.3MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery pack (250 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
42
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Vlogging advice
Sony H55 Vlogging advice
35
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (270 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
28
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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Canon SX720 HS vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX720 HS and Sony H55
 Canon PowerShot SX720 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX720 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2016-02-18 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 Bionz
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 surface 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 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
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 24-960mm (40.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.9 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 270 gr (0.60 lb) 200 gr (0.44 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-13L NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $379 $235