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Canon SX720 HS vs Sony TX10

Portability
89
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX720 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Canon SX720 HS vs Sony TX10 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
  • Old Model is Canon SX710 HS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX730 HS
Sony TX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Announced August 2011
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Canon SX720 HS vs Sony TX10 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon SX720 HS versus Sony TX10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and TX10 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was introduced 4 years after the TX10 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX720 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SX720 HS grades versus the TX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Sony TX10

 SX720 HS TX10 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016August 2011Newer by 55 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen resolution922k921kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Canon SX720 HS

 TX10 SX720 HS 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX720 HS and Sony TX10

 SX720 HS TX10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon SX720 HS vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX720 HS offers exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Sony TX10 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX720 HS against the TX10.

Canon SX720 HS vs Sony TX10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX720 HS and TX10 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX720 HS vs Sony TX10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through technical specs. The image below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX720 HS and TX10.

As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon SX720 HS to provide you with more detail using its extra 4.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern SX720 HS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX720 HS vs Sony TX10 sensor size comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX720 HS vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Portrait photography factors
Sony TX10 Portrait photography factors
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you can focus manually
good megapixels (20.3MP)
comes with face detection focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX720 HS
Street photography with Sony TX10
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (270g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
67
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Sports photography info
Sony TX10 Sports photography info
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long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20.3 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (5.9 frames/s)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (250 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Travel photography highlights
Sony TX10 Travel photography highlights
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lighter than competitors (270 grams)
good megapixels (20.3 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (960mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
bad battery (250 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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weather proofing
has focus via touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Landscape photography details
Sony TX10 Landscape photography details
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you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20.3MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery (250 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX720 HS as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX10 as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (270 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
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pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic port
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Canon SX720 HS vs Sony TX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX720 HS and Sony TX10
 Canon PowerShot SX720 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX720 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2016-02-18 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 922k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.9fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 270 grams (0.60 lbs) 133 grams (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-13L NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $379 $309