Canon PowerShot SX720 HS vs Sony Cyber-shot W830 Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Superzoom cameras.

PowerShot SX720 HS vs Cyber-shot W830 - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Canon PowerShot SX720 HS vs Sony Cyber-shot W830 Specs

PowerShot SX720 HS

  • Introduced in February 2016
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 20 megapixel
  • 6 frames/second
  • 80 – 3200 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor
  • Zoom 24-960mm (40x), f3.3-6.9
  • WiFi built-in
  • 109.7 x 63.8 x 35.7mm³ (4.3″ x 2.5″ x 1.4″)
  • 270g (8.7 oz.)

All specs: Main page for PowerShot SX720 HS

Cyber-shot W830

  • Introduced in February 2014
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 20 megapixel
  • 1 frames/second
  • 80 – 3200 ISO
  • 1280 x 720 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 67.00mm (2.6″) Monitor
  • Zoom 25-200mm (8x), f3.3-6.3
  • No WiFi
  • 93.1 x 52.5 x 22.5mm³ (3.7″ x 2.1″ x 0.9″)
  • 120g (3.9 oz.)

All specs: Main page for Cyber-shot W830

PowerShot SX720 HS vs Cyber-shot W830: The sensors

Both cameras use the same sensor format, Compact.

The Compact sensor built into both cameras has a total area of about 28mm² (0.04 sq.in.).

Canon PowerShot SX720 HS VS Sony Cyber-shot W830 Other Specs Comparison

Why is Canon PowerShot SX720 HS a better choice

PowerShot SX720 HS

Cyber-shot W830
Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

20.30 20.00
Higher speed (4, frames/second)

6 1
Auto Focus points (4)

9 1
Better monitor (2, Megapixel)

0.92 0.23
Better Video (2)

1920 x 1080 1280 x 720
Longer battery life (3, photos)

250 210
WiFi (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the PowerShot SX720 HS are the higher resolution, that the camera is faster and the faster and more accurate auto focus. Additional pros for the Canon are that the display has a higher resolution, the superior video recording and that the battery has more stamina. Another advantage over the Cyber-shot W830: the built-in wifi that permits remote shooting and image transfer without the need for a cable connection.

The PowerShot SX720 HS scores 22 points.

Otherwise why to choose Sony Cyber-shot W830

PowerShot SX720 HS

Cyber-shot W830
Weighs less (2)

270g
(8.7 oz.)		 120g
(3.9 oz.)
More portable (2)

250cm³
(16 cu.in.)		 110cm³
(7 cu.in.)

Conclusion: Advantages of the Cyber-shot W830 are the lower weight than the PowerShot SX720 HS and the more compact size.

Yields 4 points for the Cyber-shot W830.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

PowerShot SX720 HS

Cyber-shot W830
Sensor format

Compact Compact
Sensitivity

80 – 3200 ISO 80 – 3200 ISO
Built-in flash
Image stabilizer
Canon PowerShot SX720 HS VS Sony Cyber-shot W830 Dimensions

Look at front view of the PowerShot SX720 HS and Cyber-shot W830

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Canon PowerShot SX720 HS

Sony Cyber-shot W830

22
4

We recommend Canon PowerShot SX720 HS as better choice.