Canon PowerShot SX700 HS vs Canon PowerShot SX720 HS

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      Specifications

      General Canon PowerShot SX700 HS Canon PowerShot SX720 HS
      BrandCanonCanon
      ModelPowerShot SX700 HSPowerShot SX720 HS
      Predecessor ModelCanon PowerShot SX710 HS
      Successor ModelCanon PowerShot SX710 HS Canon PowerShot SX730 HS
      MSRP$349.99$379
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeStandard CompactStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon PowerShot SX700 HS Canon PowerShot SX720 HS
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor Size1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions6.17 x 4.55 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels16.8 Megapixel21.1 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels16.1 Megapixel20.3 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 3,20080 - 3,200
      Photo Canon PowerShot SX700 HS Canon PowerShot SX720 HS
      ProcessorDIGIC 6DIGIC 6
      Max Image Resolution4608 x 34565184 x 3888
      Other Resolutions4608 x 3072, 4608 x 2592, 3456 x 3456, 3264 x 2448, 3264 x 2176, 3264 x 1832, 2448 x 2448, 640 x 480, 640 x 424, 640 x 360, 480 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsSuperfine, fineSuperfine, fine
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Canon PowerShot SX700 HS Canon PowerShot SX720 HS
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points99
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Canon PowerShot SX700 HS Canon PowerShot SX720 HS
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range25 - 750 mm24 - 960 mm
      Optical Zoom30x40x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.2 - 6.9f/3.3 - 6.9
      Min Normal Focus Distance5 cm5 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm1 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon PowerShot SX700 HS Canon PowerShot SX720 HS
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyPureColor II G TFTTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution922k dot922k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Canon PowerShot SX700 HS Canon PowerShot SX720 HS
      Viewfinder
      Shutter Canon PowerShot SX700 HS Canon PowerShot SX720 HS
      Min Shutter Speed15 sec15 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/3200 sec1/3200 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting8.5 fps5.9 fps
      Flash Canon PowerShot SX700 HS Canon PowerShot SX720 HS
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      on
      slow synchro
      off
      Auto
      on
      off
      slow synchro
      Flash Range3.50 m4.00 m
      External Flash Connectivity
      Exposure Canon PowerShot SX700 HS Canon PowerShot SX720 HS
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      Video Canon PowerShot SX700 HS Canon PowerShot SX720 HS
      Video FormatsH.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Canon PowerShot SX700 HS Canon PowerShot SX720 HS
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Canon PowerShot SX700 HS Canon PowerShot SX720 HS
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Environmental Canon PowerShot SX700 HS Canon PowerShot SX720 HS
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Canon PowerShot SX700 HS Canon PowerShot SX720 HS
      Dimensions113 x 66 x 35 mm (4.45 x 2.6 x 1.38")110 x 64 x 36 mm (4.33 x 2.52 x 1.42")
      Weight (inc. batteries)269 g (0.59 lb / 9.49 oz)270 g (0.60 lb / 9.52 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.3 x 6.1 x 2.5"6.2 x 5.7 x 2.5"
      Package Weight1.2 lb1.25 lb
      Power and Storage Canon PowerShot SX700 HS Canon PowerShot SX720 HS
      Battery PackNB-6LHNB-13L
      Battery Life250 shots250 shots
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Canon PowerShot SX700 HS Canon PowerShot SX720 HS
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 secs, custom)Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
      Orientation Sensor


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