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Canon SX720 HS vs Sony W370

Portability
89
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48
Canon PowerShot SX720 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Canon SX720 HS vs Sony W370 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
  • Announced February 2016
  • Replaced the Canon SX710 HS
  • Later Model is Canon SX730 HS
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Canon SX720 HS vs Sony W370 Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon SX720 HS and Sony W370, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and W370 (14MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was unveiled 6 years after the W370 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SX720 HS grades versus the W370 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Sony W370

 SX720 HS W370 
IntroducedFebruary 2016January 2010More modern by 75 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Canon SX720 HS

 W370 SX720 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX720 HS and Sony W370

 SX720 HS W370 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon SX720 HS vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX720 HS features external dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Sony W370 has measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX720 HS and Sony W370 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX720 HS vs the W370.

Canon SX720 HS vs Sony W370 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX720 HS and W370 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX720 HS vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX720 HS and W370.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX720 HS to show more detail having an extra 6.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer SX720 HS provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon SX720 HS vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX720 HS vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX720 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W370 as a Portrait photography camera
47
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20.3MP)
offers face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Street photography highlights
Sony W370 Street photography highlights
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (270g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Sports photography advice
Sony W370 Sports photography advice
48
excellent zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20.3MP)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second low (5.9 frames per second)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (250 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX720 HS as a Travel photography camera
Sony W370 as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than others in class (270g)
megapixel count decent (20.3MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (960mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (250 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
58
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Landscape photography details
Sony W370 Landscape photography details
50
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20.3MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery (250 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
37
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX720 HS
Vlogging with Sony W370
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (270 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have mic support
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Canon SX720 HS vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX720 HS and Sony W370
 Canon PowerShot SX720 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX720 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2016-02-18 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 -
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 20.3 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.9 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
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 270 grams (0.60 lbs) 179 grams (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-13L NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $379 $230