Canon PowerShot SX720 HS vs Canon PowerShot SX420 IS Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Superzoom cameras.

PowerShot SX720 HS vs PowerShot SX420 IS - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Canon PowerShot SX720 HS vs Canon PowerShot SX420 IS 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

PowerShot SX420 IS

  • Introduced in January 2016
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 20 megapixel
  • 2 frames/second
  • 100 – 3200 ISO
  • 1280 x 720 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor
  • Zoom 24-1008mm (42x), f3.5-6.6
  • WiFi built-in
  • 104.4 x 69.1 x 85.1mm³ (4.1″ x 2.7″ x 3.4″)
  • 442g (14.3 oz.)

All specs: Main page for PowerShot SX420 IS

PowerShot SX720 HS vs PowerShot SX420 IS: 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 Canon PowerShot SX420 IS Other Specs Comparison

Why is Canon PowerShot SX720 HS a better choice

PowerShot SX720 HS

PowerShot SX420 IS

Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

20.30 20.00
Higher speed (4, frames/second)

6 2
Better sensibility (4)

80 – 3200 ISO 100 – 3200 ISO
Better monitor (2, Megapixel)

0.92 0.23
Better Video (2)

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

250 195
Weighs less (2)

270g
(8.7 oz.)
442g
(14.3 oz.)
More portable (2)

250cm³
(16 cu.in.)
614cm³
(39 cu.in.)

Conclusion: Advantages of the PowerShot SX720 HS are the higher resolution, that the camera is faster and the larger sensitivity. We also like that the display has a higher resolution, the superior video recording and that the battery has more stamina. Another advantage over the PowerShot SX420 IS: the lower weight than the PowerShot SX420 IS and the more compact size.

The PowerShot SX720 HS scores 24 points.

Otherwise why to choose Canon PowerShot SX420 IS

No advantage for the Canon PowerShot SX420 IS compared to Canon PowerShot SX720 HS

Common Specs for both cameras compared

PowerShot SX720 HS

PowerShot SX420 IS

Sensor format

Compact Compact
Built-in flash

Image stabilizer

WiFi

Canon PowerShot SX720 HS VS Canon PowerShot SX420 IS Dimensions

Look at front view of the PowerShot SX720 HS and PowerShot SX420 IS

PowerShot SX720 HS und PowerShot SX420 IS, front view

Top view of cameras

PowerShot SX720 HS und PowerShot SX420 IS, view from above

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Canon PowerShot SX720 HS

Canon PowerShot SX420 IS

24
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We recommend Canon PowerShot SX720 HS as better choice.