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Canon SX720 HS vs Sony WX350

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
51
Overall
48
Canon PowerShot SX720 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Canon SX720 HS vs Sony WX350 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
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX710 HS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX730 HS
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Old Model is Sony WX300
  • Renewed by Sony WX500
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Canon SX720 HS vs Sony WX350 Overview

Following is a extensive comparison of the Canon SX720 HS versus Sony WX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was brought out 2 years after the WX350 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX720 HS scores against the WX350 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Sony WX350

 SX720 HS WX350 
ReleasedFebruary 2016February 2014More modern by 25 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Canon SX720 HS

 WX350 SX720 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX720 HS and Sony WX350

 SX720 HS WX350 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Canon SX720 HS vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Canon SX720 HS offers 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) while the Sony WX350 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SX720 HS and the WX350.

Canon SX720 HS vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX720 HS and WX350 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX720 HS vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The picture below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX720 HS and WX350.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon SX720 HS to offer you extra detail having its extra 2.3MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SX720 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX720 HS vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX720 HS vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX720 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Portrait photography camera
48
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20.3MP)
offers face detect focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
37
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Street photography advice
Sony WX350 Street photography advice
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (270g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (164 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Sports photography factors
Sony WX350 Sports photography factors
48
excellent zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20.3 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second low (5.9 frames per second)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (250 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
52
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery power (470 per charge)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Travel photography features
Sony WX350 Travel photography features
67
lighter than competition in class (270 grams)
decent megapixels (20.3MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (960mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (250 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
72
great battery power (470 shots)
lighter than competition (164 grams)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX720 HS
Landscape photography with Sony WX350
50
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20.3MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery life (250 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
47
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
great battery power (470 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Vlogging factors
Sony WX350 Vlogging factors
35
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (270 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
35
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (164 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
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Canon SX720 HS vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX720 HS and Sony WX350
 Canon PowerShot SX720 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX720 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2016-02-18 2014-02-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3 megapixels 18 megapixels
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 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 5.9fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 270 gr (0.60 pounds) 164 gr (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" 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 images 470 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-13L NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $379 $270