Poor | Average | Good | Excellent | |
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Screen size | 3 in Best: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 Screen size: 6.7 in | |||
ISO maximum | 3200 Best: Pentax KP ISO maximum: 819200 | |||
Effective pixels | 20 Mpx Best: Hasselblad H6D-100c Effective pixels: 100 Mpx | |||
Max resolution | 5184 x 3888 px Best: Leica M11 Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px |
Sensor type | CMOS |
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Sensor photo detectors | 21.0 Mpx |
Effective pixels | 20.0 Mpx |
Image ratio w:h |
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Max resolution | 5184 x 3888 px |
Processor | DIGIC 6 |
Optical zoom | 40.0 x |
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Digital zoom | 4.0 x |
Minimum aperture | 3.3 |
Maximum aperture | 3.3 |
Focal length equiv | 24 - 960 |
Focus adjustment | Auto/Manual |
Autofocus |
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Auto Focus (AF) lock | yes |
Manual focus | yes |
Normal focus range | 1.97 in |
Auto Focus (AF) assist beam | yes |
Macro focus range | 0.39 in |
Number of focus points | 9 |
Image stabiliser | Optical |
Shooting modes | Auto |
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Minimum shutter speed | 15.0 s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1.0 s |
Maximum shutter speed (electronic) | 1/3200 sec |
Shutter priority | yes |
Aperture priority | yes |
Manual exposure mode | yes |
Exposure compensation plus | 2 |
Exposure compensation minus | -2 |
Expousure compensation steps | 1/3 |
Auto exposure lock | yes |
Self-timer delay |
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Histogram | yes |
Subject / scene modes | yes |
Built-in flash | yes |
Flash range | 4 |
Flash modes |
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External flash | no |
Continuous drive | 5.9 fps |
Scene modes |
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Self-timer | yes |
Metering modes |
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Self-timer options |
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Face detection | yes |
Built-in microphone | yes |
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Microphone type | Stereo |
Built-in speakers | yes |
Speaker type | Mono |
Voice recording | yes |
Audio system | Stereo |
Weight | 8.64 oz |
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Width | 4.32 in |
Height | 2.51 in |
Depth | 1.41 in |
Power source type | Battery |
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Battery life (CIPA) | 250 |
Battery technology | Lithium-Ion |
Number of batteries supported | 1 |
AC adapter included | Y |
GPS | yes |
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Orientation sensor | yes |
Languages support |
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Tripod mounting supported | yes |
ISO |
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ISO Auto | yes |
ISO minimum | 80 |
ISO maximum | 3200 |
Maximum image resolution | 5184 x 3888 px |
White balance presets | 5 |
White balance modes |
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Custom white balance | yes |
Supported image file formats | JPEG |
Photo effects |
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Image stabilizer | yes |
Image stabilization type | Optical |
Uncompressed format | No |
Screen size | 3.0 in |
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Articulated LCD | no |
Screen technology | LCD |
Screen dots | 922000 |
Touch screen | no |
Field of view | 100.0 % |
Live view | yes |
Viewfinder | None |
Flip-out screen | no |
Maximum resolution | 1920 x 1080 px |
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Video recording | yes |
Recording resolutions |
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HD type | Full HD |
Supported video file formats |
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Video recording limit | 300.0 min. |
Max resolution (highest frame rate) | 1920 x 1080 |
Max frame rate (highest resolution) | 60.0 fps |
Motion JPEG frame rate | 29.97 fps |
Body type | Compact |
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Colour of product |
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Environmentally sealed | no |
Compatible memory cards |
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Memory slots | 1 |
Storage types |
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Camera file system |
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micro-HDMI | yes |
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HDMI connector type | Micro |
USB port | yes |
USB connector type | Micro-USB B |
USB version | 2.0 |
Headphone port | no |
Microphone port | no |
Wireless | Built-In |
Supported WiFi types |
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Remote control | yes |
PictBridge | yes |
NFC | yes |
Wireless network (Wi-Fi) | yes |
Bluetooth | no |
Canon's PowerShot SX720 HS is long on zoom, but short on value
Preview posted 02/17/2016 by William Chambers Full review posted 07/7/2016 by Eric ButterfieldQuick TakeProsLots of manual controls Powerful 40x zoom lens Wide angle view (24mm) Macro focus as close as 1 cm High image quality overall Full HD videoDial eases menu navigation Fast burst shooting Attractive
With an updated 40x zoom lens, the SX720 HS aims to be a simple, compact solution for anything your smartphone can't shoot.
As an improvement over the popular SX710, the new Canon PowerShot SX720 HS is specifically designed to deliver stunning image quality with all of the important features that go hand in hand with travelling. We took some time to test it out, see what the new features were, and how they’ve improved upon their previous design. This review should give you a clearer understanding to what it has to offer and how it performs. Powerful Features The Canon PowerShot SX720 HS offers a 40x optical zoom which is impressive in itself, but the real appeal it has is mostly due
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The Canon SX720 HS looks and feels like an ordinary compact camera, but inside its small frame is a massive 40x zoom lens with optical stabilization. You won’t get 4K video, but the price is reasonable for the small size.
Travel-zoom cameras are still popular in 2016 - the new Canon PowerShot SX720 HS offers a massive 40x zoom lens in a relatively slim and compact body. The Canon SX720 also offers a 20 megapixel sensor, 3-inch LCD screen, PASM shooting modes, built-in wi-fi/NFC and Full HD 60p movies. Read our in-depth Canon PowerShot SX720 HS review now...
Preview posted 02/17/2016 by William Chambers Full review posted 07/7/2016 by Eric ButterfieldQuick TakeProsLots of manual controls Powerful 40x zoom lens Wide angle view (24mm) Macro focus as close as 1 cm High image quality overall Full HD videoDial eases menu navigation Fast burst shooting Attractive
In depthQualitySamplesVerdictIn depthCanon’s PowerShot SX720 HS is the company’s flagship pocket super-zoom camera. Announced in February 2015 it’s the successor to the year-old SX710 HS. The SX720 HS shares the same 20 Megapixel resolution and 1080 / 60p movie mode as its predecessor, but extends the optical zoom range from 30x to 40x while maintaining…
40x zoom in your pocket! Read our Canon SX720 review to see if this travelzoom is for you!
A 40x zoom in a compact body is an outlandish concept, but the Canon SX720 HS serves a purpose