The red PowerShot SX720 HS from Canon is a sleek point-and-shoot capable of versatile stills shooting and Full HD 1080p movie recording. Utilizing a 20.3MP 1/2.3" High-Sensitivity CMOS sensor and DIGIC 6 image processor, smooth image quality is afforded along with enhanced low-light sensitivity and minimal noise when working with sensitivities up to ISO 3200. In addition to the sensor and processor, the SX720 HS also sports an expansive 40x optical zoom lens, which provides a 24-960mm equivalent focal length range, covering wide-angle to telephoto perspectives, and is benefitted by an Intelligent IS image stabilization system to minimize the appearance of camera shake.A 20.3MP 1/2.3" High-Sensitivity CMOS sensor pairs with the DIGIC 6 image processor to realize notable image quality and speed to permit stills shooting at up to 5.9 fps and Full HD 1080p video recording at 60 fps. This extensive reach is complemented by a versatile Intelligent IS image stabilization system that minimizes the appearance of camera shake for both stills and video shooting . Panning IS detects deliberate panning movements and does not compensate for lateral movements to permit desired camera movements. Powered IS compensates for hand movements that become more visually discernible when working at the telephoto end of the zoom range. A dedicated Wi-Fi button is also featured on the camera body to expedite the process of connecting with a smartphone or tablet and sharing imagery between devices. Zoom Framing Assist automatically zooms in or out to keep a subject within the frame and in focus when using longer telephoto focal lengths.
Canon SX720 HS Specs
Pixels | Actual: 21.1 Megapixel Effective: 20.3 Megapixel |
Maximum Resolution | 5184 x 3888 |
Aspect Ratio | 1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9 |
Sensor Type | CMOS |
Sensor Size | 1/2.3" |
Image File Format | JPEG |
Image Stabilization | Optical |
Focal Length | 4.3 to 172mm (35mm Equivalent Focal Length: 24 to 960mm) |
Optical Zoom | 40x |
Digital Zoom | 4x Maximum (160x Combined Zoom) |
Maximum Aperture | f/3.3 to 6.9 |
Focus Range | Normal 2" to Infinity / 5 cm to Infinity (Wide) 6.6' to Infinity / 2 m to Infinity (Telephoto) Manual 0.4" to Infinity / 1 cm to Infinity (Wide) 6.6' to Infinity / 2 m to Infinity (Telephoto) Macro 0.4" to 1.6' / 1 cm to 50 cm (Wide) |
ISO Sensitivity | Auto, 80 to 3200 |
Shutter Speed | 1/3200 to 1 Second 1/3200 to 15 Second in Manual Mode |
Metering Method | Center-Weighted Average, Evaluative, Spot |
Exposure Modes | Manual, Program |
Exposure Compensation | -2 to +2 EV (1/3 EV Steps) |
White Balance | Auto, Cloudy, Custom, Daylight, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Tungsten |
Continuous Shooting | Up to 5.9 fps at 20.3 MP (JPEG) Up to 4.6 fps at 20.3 MP (JPEG) |
Self-Timer | 2/10-Second Delay |
Recording Modes | H.264/MP4 Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 29.97p/59.94p HD (1280 x 720) at 29.97p SD (640 x 480) at 29.97p |
Video Encoding | NTSC |
Audio Recording | Built-In Microphone (Stereo) |
Audio File Format | AAC LC |
Size | 3.0" |
Resolution | 922,000 Dot |
Display Type | Fixed LCD |
Built-In Flash | Yes |
Flash Modes | Auto, Forced On, Off, Slow Sync |
Effective Flash Range | 1.6 to 13.1' / 0.5 to 4 m (Wide) 6.6 to 6.6' / 2 to 2 m (Telephoto) |
External Flash Connection | None |
Media/Memory Card Slot | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) |
Connectivity | USB Micro-B (USB 2.0), HDMI D (Micro) |
Wireless | Wi-Fi |
GPS | No |
Operating Temperature | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C |
Operating Humidity | 10 to 90% |
Battery | 1 x NB-13L Rechargeable Lithium-Ion (Approx. 250 Shots) |
Dimensions (W x H x D) | 4.3 x 2.5 x 1.4" / 109.7 x 63.8 x 35.7 mm |
Weight | 9.5 oz / 270 g |