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Canon SX720 HS vs Sony S930

Portability
89
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48
Canon PowerShot SX720 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon SX720 HS vs Sony S930 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
  • Released February 2016
  • Superseded the Canon SX710 HS
  • Replacement is Canon SX730 HS
Sony S930
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Sony S930

 SX720 HS S930 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016January 2009More modern by 87 months
Display sizing3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution922k112kClearer display (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Canon SX720 HS

 S930 SX720 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX720 HS and Sony S930

 SX720 HS S930 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX720 HS vs Sony S930 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX720 HS vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX720 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S930 as a Portrait photography camera
47
you can focus manually
decent MP (20.3MP)
comes with face detection focusing
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
26
focusing manually
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Street photography details
Sony S930 Street photography details
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (270 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX720 HS as a Sports photography camera
Sony S930 as a Sports photography camera
48
great zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20.3MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.9 fps)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (250 shots)
has no phase detect AF
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Travel photography info
Sony S930 Travel photography info
67
lighter than others (270g)
decent MP (20.3MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (960mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (250 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
50
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX720 HS
Landscape photography with Sony S930
50
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20.3 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery life (250 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
31
focusing manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.4 inch)
no manual exposure
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Vlogging highlights
Sony S930 Vlogging highlights
34
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (270g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic socket
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (320 x 240 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
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Canon SX720 HS vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX720 HS and Sony S930
 Canon PowerShot SX720 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
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