Canon SX720 HS vs Sony S2000
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Canon SX720 HS vs Sony S2000 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
- Introduced February 2016
- Replaced the Canon SX710 HS
- Refreshed by Canon SX730 HS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
- Revealed January 2010

Canon SX720 HS vs Sony S2000 Overview
Let's look much closer at the Canon SX720 HS and Sony S2000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and S2000 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The SX720 HS was brought out 6 years after the S2000 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX720 HS matches up versus the S2000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX720 HS vs Sony S2000 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX720 HS Gallery and Sony S2000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Sony S2000
SX720 HS | S2000 | |||
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Revealed | February 2016 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 75 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Canon SX720 HS
S2000 | SX720 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX720 HS and Sony S2000
SX720 HS | S2000 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX720 HS vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX720 HS features outside dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Sony S2000 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX720 HS and Sony S2000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SX720 HS versus the S2000.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX720 HS and S2000 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX720 HS vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX720 HS and S2000.
Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon SX720 HS to give you greater detail having its extra 10.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern SX720 HS will have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon SX720 HS vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX720 HS vs Sony S2000 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX720 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX720 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2016-02-18 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 6 | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
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 | 20.3MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 3456 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-960mm (40.0x) | 33-105mm (3.2x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-6.9 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 922 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 1s |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/1200s |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.9fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 3.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE 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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 270g (0.60 lbs) | 167g (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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 shots | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-13L | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $379 | $225 |