Canon SX720 HS vs Sony HX300
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47 Features
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![Canon PowerShot SX720 HS front Canon PowerShot SX720 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX720-HS/Canon-SX720-HS-front.jpg)
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44 Features
51 Overall
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Canon SX720 HS vs Sony HX300 Key Specs
(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
- Launched February 2016
- Replaced the Canon SX710 HS
- Later Model is Canon SX730 HS
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
- 623g - 130 x 103 x 93mm
- Released February 2013
- Succeeded the Sony HX200V
- Updated by Sony HX400V
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Canon SX720 HS vs Sony HX300 Overview
Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX720 HS and Sony HX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and the HX300 (20MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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The SX720 HS was announced 3 years later than the HX300 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX720 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX720 HS matches up vs the HX300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Canon SX720 HS vs Sony HX300 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX720 HS Gallery and Sony HX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Sony HX300
SX720 HS | HX300 | |||
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Released | February 2016 | ![]() | February 2013 | Fresher by 37 months |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 921k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony HX300 over the Canon SX720 HS
HX300 | SX720 HS | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Canon SX720 HS and Sony HX300
SX720 HS | HX300 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX720 HS vs Sony HX300 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX720 HS enjoys external measurements 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 Sony HX300 has sizing of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX720 HS and Sony HX300 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SX720 HS and the HX300.
![Canon SX720 HS vs Sony HX300 size comparison Canon SX720 HS vs Sony HX300 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX720-HS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX300-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX720 HS and HX300 is 89 and 63 respectively.
![Canon SX720 HS vs Sony HX300 top view buttons comparison Canon SX720 HS vs Sony HX300 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX720-HS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX300-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX720 HS vs Sony HX300 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The photograph here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX720 HS and HX300.
All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon SX720 HS to produce extra detail with its extra 0.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher SX720 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
![Canon SX720 HS vs Sony HX300 sensor size comparison Canon SX720 HS vs Sony HX300 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX720-HS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX300-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX720 HS vs Sony HX300 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX720 HS vs Sony HX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX720 HS vs Sony HX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX720-HS-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX300-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX720 HS vs Sony HX300 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX720 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX720 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2016-02-18 | 2013-02-20 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 20.3MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-960mm (40.0x) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-6.9 | f/2.8-6.3 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 922k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.9fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 270 gr (0.60 lb) | 623 gr (1.37 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") | 130 x 103 x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" 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 photos | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-13L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | - |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $379 | $339 |