Canon PowerShot SX710 HS vs Canon PowerShot SX720 HS

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Canon PowerShot SX710 HS and the Canon PowerShot SX720 HS, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

Canon PowerShot SX710 HS was introduced in January 2015 and Canon PowerShot SX720 HS was introduced in February 2016. Let us first list highlights of the models.

Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon PowerShot SX710 HS over Canon PowerShot SX720 HS.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon PowerShot SX720 HS over Canon PowerShot SX710 HS.

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

Screen

Canon PowerShot SX710 HS and Canon PowerShot SX720 HS have 3.0" Fixed screens with 922k dot resolution.

BSI-CMOS Sensor

Both models feature a 20.3 megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm². Their native ISO range is 80 - 3,200

The cameras have BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

Cameras are equipped with DIGIC 6 processor and can take pictures up to 5184 x 3888 resolution.

Image Stabilization

The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

Built-in Wi-Fi

Cameras have built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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NFC

Cameras have Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.

USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Canon PowerShot SX710 HS has a Micro HDMI and Canon PowerShot SX720 HS has a Micro HDMI connector for video signal output.

Battery

Canon PowerShot SX710 HS comes with NB-6LH battery pack with battery life of 230 shots and Canon PowerShot SX720 HS comes with NB-13L battery pack with battery life of 250 shots.

External Storage Slots

Cameras have a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

Shutter

Shutter speed can go up to 1/3200 sec on Canon PowerShot SX710 HS, and up to 1/3200 sec on Canon PowerShot SX720 HS. Canon PowerShot SX710 HS can shoot continuously up to 6.0 fps. Canon PowerShot SX720 HS can shoot continuously up to 5.9 fps.

Flash

Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 3.50 m on Canon PowerShot SX710 HS and 4.00 m on Canon PowerShot SX720 HS..

Canon PowerShot SX710 HS body has dimensions of 113 x 66 x 35 mm (4.45 x 2.6 x 1.38") and Canon PowerShot SX720 HS body has dimensions of 110 x 64 x 36 mm (4.33 x 2.52 x 1.42"). Canon PowerShot SX710 HS weighs 269 g (0.59 lb / 9.49 oz) and Canon PowerShot SX720 HS weighs 270 g (0.60 lb / 9.52 oz).

Canon PowerShot SX710 HS

Canon PowerShot SX720 HS

113 mm

66 mm

110 mm

64 mm

66 mm

64 mm

35 mm

36 mm