Canon PowerShot SX720 HS Black

MPN: 1070C014  |  EAN: 8714574635804  |  Model: PowerShot SX720 HS

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Canon PowerShot SX720 HS Black - 1070C014 Performance, Usage and Feature Ratings
Use Rating
Compact Cameras
Just Right
Basic Skill Level (Video)
Just Right
Basic Skill Level (Photo)
Outstanding
Intermediate Skill Level (Video)
Just Right
Intermediate Skill Level (Photo)
Very Good
Events Photography
Just Right
Vlogging
Just Right
Sports Photography
Just Right
Underwater Photography
Just Right
Wildlife Photography
Just Right
Travel
Outstanding
Landscape Photography
Just Right
High FPS Videos
Just Right
Event Videos
Just Right
Everyday Life Photography
Just Right
Home Videos
Just Right
WiFi Connectivity
Just Right
Regular Looks
Just Right
Bluetooth Connectivity
Just Right

Kind of Camera

As someone who just simply wants to point and shoot, this product just works.

Photography Skillset

Keeping it simple - For someone who is not too bothered about technicalities, this Canon device works!

For those who are passionate about photography at a casual level but are prepared to make the occasional technical adjustments, the PowerShot SX720 HS is a very straightforward option. At this skill level you'll be comfortable utilising features such as the 9 "Auto Focus points" that this camera comes with.

Video skill level

Simple clips - As a videography noob, this Canon PowerShot SX720 HS video camera should be sufficient for your needs.

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Video Scenarios

The Canon PowerShot SX720 HS, is a very competent option when it comes to recording occasions and related activities. Also, the presence of its built-in Image stabilizer does help with making your clips look smooth and steady.

Its always great to capture moments of delight at home or while spending time with family and friends on an outing. For this, the Canon PowerShot SX720 HS is a great companion to have.

Self made video content - Whether its in a specialist niche or broad subject area, video content is king (or queen) these days. With an image sensor size of 6.17 x 4.55 mm (mm), this camera can deliver really good image quality in your videos. It's also got Wi-Fi so if you can still make your transfers even if you're not with your cables.

Other Video needs

If you're looking for that silky-smooth rendering of your videos, this camera has got it as its able to handle 60FPS at 1080p resolutions.

Photo Scenarios

There are times when you just want to take simple but great photos of things around you without bothering too much about camera settings. For that purpose, the PowerShot SX720 HS is a really good choice. 

While taking those action shots during the day's event, you'll be aiming to keep your subject matter in sharp focus while they're in motion. The Auto Focus Tracking capability that comes with this camera helps with this.

As lots of sports happen at night or in-doors, the image sensor size plays an important role in image quality during low light conditions. In addition to its 6.17 x 4.55 mm(mm) sensor size, the Canon PowerShot SX720 HS, also comes with a Tracking Focus mode which is great for photos were the subject is constantly moving.

Whether its for living or non-living things, using the Canon PowerShot SX720 HS for aquatic photos is a treat.

As you make trips around the world, every moment tells a story. For this, a good camera is crucial and the PowerShot SX720 HS is a great option for travel. It's got a combined zoom capability allowing you get a closer look at items that can't be reached easily.^506^*}

When taking photos of the beautiful creatures of the wild, you'll need to have Tracking Focus mode activated so as not to miss any great moments while they are active in their habitat. Burst shots help as well, which this camera happens to have making it a very good option for your needs.

If you've got requirements to take photos of a variety of landscapes, then the presence of multiple scene modes on a camera is helpful in order to setup quickly and start shooting. This model from Canon has got this capability making it a suitable option for your needs. In addition, this model has the ability to select what parts of your frame you would like to focus on before you take the shot.

Other considerations

Transferring your shots from your camera to another device is made even more convenient with the in-built Wi-FI capability of this camera.

Style

Whether you want to blend in, or have a camera that doesn’t attract unwanted attention, the basic design of the PowerShot SX720 HS fits the bill.

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Technical Specifications

Canon PowerShot SX720 HS Black - 1070C014 Technical Specifications
Specification Description
Design
Camera Type Compact camera
Operating Temperature (T-T) 0 - 40 °F
Product Colour Black
Camera
Aperture Priority AE Yes
Aperture Range (F-F) 3.3-6.9
Built-in Processor Yes
Camera File System DCF, DPOF 1.1, Exif 2.3
Image Formats Supported JPEG, RAW
Languages Support ARA, CHI (SIMPL), CHI (TR), CZE, DAN, DEU, DUT, ENG, ESP, FIN, FRE, GRE, HIN, HUN, ITA, JPN, KOR, NOR, POL, POR, RUM, RUS, SWE, THA, TUR, UKR
Multi-shot Yes
Photo Effects 1
Playback Zoom (max) 10 x
Scene Modes Fireworks, Portrait, Self-portrait, Sports
Scene Modes Present Yes
Self-timer Delay 2, 10 s
Shooting Modes Auto
White Balance Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Tungsten
Flash
Built-in Flash Yes
Flash Exposure Correction ±2EV (1/3 EV step)
Flash Exposure Lock Yes
Flash Modes Auto, Flash off, Flash on, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Flash Range (tele) 0.5 - 2 m
Flash Range (wide) 0.5 - 4 m
Focusing
Auto Focus Yes
Auto Focus (AF) Assist Beam Yes
Auto Focus (AF) Lock Yes
Auto Focus (AF) Points 9
Auto Focus (AF) Points Selection 1
Auto Focusing (AF) Modes Continuous Auto Focus, Servo Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus, Tracking Auto Focus
Auto Mode Focusing Range (tele) 2 - ∞ m
Auto Mode Focusing Range (wide) 0.01 - ∞ m
Closest Focusing Distance 1 m
Face Detection Yes
Focus TTL
Focus Adjustment Auto/Manual
Macro Focusing Range (wide) 0.01 - 0.5 m
Manual Focus Yes
Manual Focusing Range (tele) 2 - ∞ m
Manual Focusing Range (wide) 0.01 - ∞ m
Normal Focusing Range 0.05 - ∞, 2 - ∞ m
Normal Focusing Range (tele) 2 - ∞ m
Normal Focusing Range (wide) 0.05 - ∞ m
Tracking Focus 1
Light Exposure
Auto Exposure (AE) Lock Yes
ISO Sensitivity 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, Auto
ISO Sensitivity (max) 3200
ISO Sensitivity (min) 80
Light Exposure Correction ± 2EV (1/3EV step)
Light Exposure Modes Manual
Light Metering Centre-weighted, Evaluative (Multi-pattern), Spot
Manual Exposure Yes
Shutter
Continuous Shooting Mode Yes
Fastest Camera Shutter Speed 1/3200 s
Shutter Priority AE Yes
Slowest Camera Shutter Speed 15 s
Video
HD Type Full HD
Maximum Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels
Motion JPEG Frame Rate 29.97 fps
Video Formats Supported AVC, H.264, MP4, MPEG4
Video Recording Yes
Video Resolutions 640 x 480, 1280 x 720, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Audio
Audio System Stereo
Built-in Microphone Yes
Built-in Speaker(s) Yes
Voice Recording Yes
Lens System
Combined Zoom 160 x
Digital Zoom 4 x
Focal Length Range (f-f) 4.3 - 172 mm
Lens Structure (elements/groups) 13/11
Maximum Aperture Number 6.9
Maximum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) 960 mm
Minimum Aperture Number 3.3
Minimum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) 24 mm
Optical Zoom 40 x
Storage
Compatible Memory Cards SD, SDHC, SDXC
Display
Built-in Display Yes
Display LCD
Display Diagonal 3 "
Display Resolution (numeric) 922000 pixels
Field Of View 100 %
Sensor
Image Sensor Size 1/2.3
Image Sensor Size (W X H) 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Megapixel 20.3 MP
Sensor Format Cropped
Sensor Type CCD
Total Megapixels 21.1 MP
Technical Details
Image Processor DIGIC 6
Self-timer Yes
Other Features
PictBridge Yes
Stabilizer Yes
Ports & Interfaces
HDMI (Micro) Ports Quantity 1
HDMI Connector Type Micro
HDMI Ports Quantity Yes
USB 2.0 (Micro USB) Ports Quantity 1
USB Connector Micro-USB B
USB Version 2.0
Battery
Battery Life (CIPA Standard) 250 shots
Battery Technology Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery Type NB-13L
Number Of Batteries Supported 1
Power Source Type Battery
Video Recording Time 300 min
Networking
Near Field Communication (NFC) Yes
Wi-Fi Yes
Wi-Fi Standards b/g/n
Packaging Content
AC Adapter Included Yes
Batteries Included Yes
Weight & Dimensions
Depth 35.7 mm
Height 63.8 mm
Weight 270 g
Width 109.7 mm
System Requirements
Mac Operating Systems Supported Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks
Windows Operating Systems Supported Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Hom
Picture Quality
Maximum Image Resolution 5184 x 3888 pixels
Still Image Resolution(s) 5184 x 3888, 3648 x 2736, 2048 x 1536, 640 x 480, 5184 x 2912, 3648 x 2048, 1920 x 1080 640 x 360, 5184 x 3456, 3648 x 2432, 2048 x 1368, 640 x 424, 3888 x 3888, 2736 x 2736, 1536 x 1536, 480 x 480
Memory
Memory Slots 1
Operational Conditions
Operating Relative Humidity (H-H) 10 - 90 %