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Canon SX720 HS vs Sony HX200V

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
51
Overall
48
Canon PowerShot SX720 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47

Canon SX720 HS vs Sony HX200V 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
  • Replaced the Canon SX710 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX730 HS
Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Released May 2012
  • Replaced the Sony HX100V
  • Later Model is Sony HX300
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Canon SX720 HS vs Sony HX200V Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon SX720 HS versus Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is relatively similar and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was brought out 3 years later than the HX200V and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX720 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SX720 HS matches up against the HX200V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Sony HX200V

 SX720 HS HX200V 
ReleasedFebruary 2016May 2012Fresher by 46 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Canon SX720 HS

 HX200V SX720 HS 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Canon SX720 HS and Sony HX200V

 SX720 HS HX200V 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution922k922kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon SX720 HS vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX720 HS has got outer measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Sony HX200V has proportions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX720 HS versus Sony HX200V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX720 HS and the HX200V.

Canon SX720 HS vs Sony HX200V size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX720 HS and HX200V is 89 and 66 respectively.

Canon SX720 HS vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX720 HS and HX200V.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX720 HS to offer extra detail having its extra 2.3MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer SX720 HS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX720 HS vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX720 HS vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX720 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
megapixel count good (20.3MP)
provides face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
45
has manual focus
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Street photography info
Sony HX200V Street photography info
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (270g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
51
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competitors (583 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX720 HS
Sports photography with Sony HX200V
48
great zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20.3 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.9 frames per second)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (250 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
56
amazing zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
includes tracking focus
great battery power (450 CIPA)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX720 HS
Travel photography with Sony HX200V
67
lighter than average in class (270 grams)
megapixel count good (20.3MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (960mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery life (250 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
57
great battery power (450 CIPA)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
long zoom (810mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (583g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Landscape photography details
Sony HX200V Landscape photography details
50
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20.3 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery life (250 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
50
has manual focus
reasonably wide (27mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
great battery power (450 per charge)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Vlogging info
Sony HX200V Vlogging info
35
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (270g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have mic support
27
reasonably wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competitors (583 grams)
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Canon SX720 HS vs Sony HX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX720 HS and Sony HX200V
 Canon PowerShot SX720 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX720 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2016-02-18 2012-05-11
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.9 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 12.40 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 270 grams (0.60 lbs) 583 grams (1.29 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photographs 450 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-13L NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $379 $480