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Canon SX720 HS vs Sony W690

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
51
Overall
48
Canon PowerShot SX720 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Canon SX720 HS vs Sony W690 Key Specs

Canon SX720 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Previous Model is Canon SX710 HS
  • Renewed by Canon SX730 HS
Sony W690
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 56 x 22mm
  • Released February 2012
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Canon SX720 HS vs Sony W690 Overview

Below is a in-depth review of the Canon SX720 HS vs Sony W690, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and W690 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was revealed 4 years later than the W690 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SX720 HS scores vs the W690 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Sony W690

 SX720 HS W690 
ReleasedFebruary 2016February 2012More recent by 49 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Canon SX720 HS

 W690 SX720 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX720 HS and Sony W690

 SX720 HS W690 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon SX720 HS vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX720 HS has got exterior 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 W690 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SX720 HS vs the W690.

Canon SX720 HS vs Sony W690 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX720 HS and W690 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX720 HS vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing specifications. The visual below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX720 HS and W690.

Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX720 HS to result in extra detail because of its extra 4.3MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SX720 HS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX720 HS vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX720 HS vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Portrait photography features
Sony W690 Portrait photography features
48
you can focus manually
MP count good (20.3 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX720 HS as a Street photography camera
Sony W690 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (270 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Sports photography information
Sony W690 Sports photography information
48
excellent zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20.3MP)
provides tracking focus
low frames per second (5.9 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (250 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Travel photography information
Sony W690 Travel photography information
67
lighter than average (270g)
MP count good (20.3 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (960mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low battery power (250 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
68
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX720 HS
Landscape photography with Sony W690
50
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20.3 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery power (250 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
43
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Vlogging info
Sony W690 Vlogging info
35
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (270 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
31
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Canon SX720 HS vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX720 HS and Sony W690
 Canon PowerShot SX720 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX720 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2016-02-18 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 BIONZ
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 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.9 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 270g (0.60 pounds) 142g (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs 220 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-13L NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $379 $297