Canon SX720 HS vs Sony WX70
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Canon SX720 HS vs Sony WX70 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced February 2016
- Superseded the Canon SX710 HS
- New Model is Canon SX730 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2012
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In this write-up, we are evaluating the Canon SX720 HS and Sony WX70, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and WX70 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe SX720 HS was manufactured 4 years after the WX70 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SX720 HS scores vs the WX70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX720 HS Gallery and Sony WX70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Sony WX70
| SX720 HS | WX70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2016 |  | January 2012 | More modern by 50 months |
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Canon SX720 HS
| WX70 | SX720 HS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX720 HS and Sony WX70
| SX720 HS | WX70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 922k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen |
Canon SX720 HS vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX720 HS has outer measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Sony WX70 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SX720 HS against the WX70.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX720 HS and WX70 is 89 and 97 respectively.
Canon SX720 HS vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The image below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX720 HS and WX70.
Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX720 HS to offer you more detail due to its extra 4.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The newer SX720 HS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
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Canon SX720 HS vs Sony WX70 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX720 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
| Model | Canon PowerShot SX720 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2016-02-18 | 2012-01-30 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | 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 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 |
| Full resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-960mm (40.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.3-6.9 | f/2.6-6.3 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 922 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | - | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 5.9 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | 5.30 m |
| Flash options | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 270g (0.60 pounds) | 114g (0.25 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 photos | 240 photos |
| Battery form | 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 shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $379 | $242 |