- 20.3MP 1/2.3" CMOS Sensor
- DIGIC 6 Image Processor
- 40x Zoom Lens, 24-960mm (35mm Equiv.)
- 3.0" 922k-Dot LCD Monitor
Balancing a long-reaching zoom with apt imaging capabilities, the PowerShot SX720 HS Digital Camera - RED 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. In regard to handling, the compact form factor is accented by a large 3.0" 922k-dot LCD monitor as well as built-in Wi-Fi with NFC for wireless image sharing and remote camera control.
Canon SX720 HS Specs
Imaging
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 |
Lens
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) |
Exposure Control
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 |
Video
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 |
Monitor
Size | 3.0" |
Resolution | 922,000 Dot |
Display Type | Fixed LCD |
Flash
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 |
Interface
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 |
Environmental
Operating Temperature | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C |
Operating Humidity | 10 to 90% |
Physical
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 (Body with Battery and Memory) |
Packaging Info
Package Weight | 1.245 lb |
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 6.3 x 5.7 x 2.5" |