Canon SX720 HS vs Sony S930
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46 Features
51 Overall
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Canon SX720 HS vs Sony S930 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
- Superseded the Canon SX710 HS
- Replacement is Canon SX730 HS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.4" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 320 x 240 video
- 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
- 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
- Announced January 2009

Canon SX720 HS vs Sony S930 Overview
Lets look a little more closely at the Canon SX720 HS versus Sony S930, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and S930 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SX720 HS was launched 7 years after the S930 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the SX720 HS grades against the S930 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX720 HS vs Sony S930 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX720 HS Gallery & Sony S930 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Sony S930
SX720 HS | S930 | |||
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Announced | February 2016 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 87 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.4" | Larger display (+0.6") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 112k | Clearer display (+810k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Canon SX720 HS
S930 | SX720 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX720 HS and Sony S930
SX720 HS | S930 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Canon SX720 HS vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX720 HS offers outside 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) and the Sony S930 has sizing of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX720 HS versus Sony S930 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX720 HS compared to the S930.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX720 HS and S930 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX720 HS vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading specs. The pic here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX720 HS and S930.
All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX720 HS to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 10.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher SX720 HS will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon SX720 HS vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX720 HS vs Sony S930 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX720 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX720 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2016-02-18 | 2009-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 6 | - |
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 | 20.3 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-960mm (40.0x) | 38-108mm (2.8x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-6.9 | f/2.9-5.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.4" |
Resolution of screen | 922k dot | 112k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 1/8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.9 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 3.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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) | 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 320x240 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 270 grams (0.60 pounds) | 167 grams (0.37 pounds) |
Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") | 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
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 photos | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-13L | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $379 | $219 |