PowerShot SX720 HS Overview
Family vacations, parties, and special moments - the PowerShot SX720 HS camera is ready for it all. Its fantastically versatile 40x Optical Zoom (24-960mm) means you can capture close-up portraits ...
PowerShot SX720 HS Overview
Family vacations, parties, and special moments - the PowerShot SX720 HS camera is ready for it all. Its fantastically versatile 40x Optical Zoom (24-960mm) means you can capture close-up portraits of your family, landmarks in the distance and virtually everything in between. While you're away, keep those at home updated on your travels by sharing your shots with the PowerShot SX720 HS's built-in Wi-Fi®* and NFC** connectivity. Your memories are precious, so whether you're snapping a picture of the sunset, capturing fun outings with friends or shooting a home movie to treasure for a lifetime, a 20.3 Megapixel CMOS sensor and the DIGIC 6 Image Processor combine to bring you stunning images and spectacular 1080p Full HD video. At the end of each day, you can enjoy your Story Highlights as the PowerShot SX720 HS automatically compiles your images and video into a mini highlight reel complete with music and effects. All these features and more are beautifully packaged in a slim design, resulting in a camera ideal for travellers, families and anyone who wants to capture the important moments in life.
MSRP: $499.99
Item Code: 1070C016
PowerShot SX720 HS Features
Learn more about the features of the Canon PowerShot SX720 HS.
PowerShot SX720 HS
Powerful 40x Optical Zoom with Intelligent IS helps optimize image stabilization for virtually shake-free images
40x Optical Zoom (24–960mm). With the PowerShot SX720 HS camera in hand, you'll be impressed at the zooming capabilities of this slim, compact digital camera. The amazing 40x Optical Zoom lens is newly designed, packing high zoom power into a slim design to get you down on the field, high atop a skyscraper, deep into a landscape and much more. The camera’s advanced technology helps ensure that images and videos are captured in outstanding quality, with Intelligent IS that chooses the stabilization method that matches the shooting conditions, so images are virtually shake-free in a wide variety of situations. Intelligent IS. Intelligent IS analyzes camera movement and applies a suitable shake correction method for the shooting situation. For stills, the system selects from Normal IS, Panning IS, Macro (Hybrid) IS and Tripod modes. When shooting video, the system selects from Dynamic IS, Powered IS, Macro (Hybrid) IS and Active Tripod IS modes. With Intelligent IS, you can concentrate on image capture, letting the camera make effective IS settings to help capture a steady image. Still Image Shooting. Normal IS Corrects for a wide range of camera movement when shooting stills. Panning IS Panning motion is detected so that IS does not interfere with desired camera movement. Macro (Hybrid) IS Corrects for shift-type camera shake, which typically occurs in macro (close-up) shooting. Tripod When tripod use is detected, the Image Stabilizer is stopped because it is not needed. Video Recording. Dynamic IS Effective for video shooting at wide-angle focal lengths, eliminating the unwanted shaking that typically occurs while walking. Powered IS Compensates for hand movement when shooting video at the telephoto end of the zoom range, where camera shake is magnified. Macro (Hybrid) IS Corrects for motion blur that is likely to occur when shooting video while walking. Also compensates for the shift-type camera shake common in macro shooting. Active Tripod IS When shooting video while using a tripod, the image stabilization is active to compensate for slight camera shake.
Built-in Wi-Fi* and NFC** allows for easy sharing and transferring of images and videos
Built-in Wi-Fi® Technology Makes Sharing Quick and Easy. Built-in Wi-Fi® technology allows for on-the-go convenience when you want to share your photos and videos with friends and family. Easily post your images to select social networking and media sites – Facebook®, Twitter®, YouTube™, Flickr®, and Google Drive™ – through CANON iMAGE GATEWAY* directly from your PowerShot SX720 HS camera, or save them to the online photo album to share anytime, anywhere. The camera can also connect directly to both compatible iOS® and Android™ devices**, and upload images via the free Canon Camera Connect app** without a computer. You can control the destination of your uploads to share with everyone or to select groups, and even add comments. Sharing video is also easy with Wi-Fi® equipped PowerShot cameras, which record video using the easy-to-share MP4 format. Wi-Fi® capability makes posting in real time possible, so you can keep everyone up to date with photos and video even as events unfold. Wi-Fi® technology also allows you to transfer images to other Wi-Fi® equipped PowerShot cameras or print your photos directly to a PictBridge (Wireless LAN) certified printer. Thanks to the newly added Wi-Fi Button, you can now connect in both Shooting mode and Playback mode for quick and easy operation. You can even turn on the camera and connect at the same time with just one press of the button, helping you get right to sharing and managing your files when you like. Built-in NFC (Near Field Communication) Technology. PowerShot digital cameras with built-in NFC (Near Field Communication) technology provide fast connectivity with a single tap. Simply touch the NFC icon on your camera to your compatible Android™ device***, and the Camera Connect app will launch automatically for quick, easy sharing of your images. Built-in NFC technology also makes it simpler to install the app. If the app hasn't been installed yet, once you touch the devices together for the first time, the download screen will display automatically. Simply touch the camera against an NFC-equipped device with the Canon Camera Connect app** installed, and a Wi-Fi® connection is established – no camera operations required. Even if your camera is off, NFC turns the camera on and establishes the connection (confirming the camera's nickname and privacy settings before the first connection is required). Image Sync Function. In addition to wirelessly transferring photos and videos through CANON iMAGE GATEWAY* to your computer, you can now view and download them from your compatible smartphone.**** Take them where you like, when you like, and use your familiar smartphone operations to view and share them. Remote Shooting with the Camera Connect App. With the built-in Wi-Fi® on the PowerShot SX720 HS camera, you can use your compatible smartphone or tablet** to remotely control the camera. Simply connect wirelessly to your device and access the free Canon Camera Connect app**. Your device will show a live image of the camera's capture – ideal for a commemorative group photo, wildlife shots and all kinds of situations. The camera's versatile 40x Optical Zoom, flash, self-timer and shutter are all under your control, with images being saved to your camera as usual.
20.3 Megapixel CMOS sensor with DIGIC 6 Image Processor helps deliver stunning image quality even in low light
20.3 Megapixel High-Sensitivity CMOS Sensor. The PowerShot SX720 HS camera employs a 20.3 Megapixel* High-Sensitivity CMOS sensor, which delivers powerful imaging performance and is optimized for use in compact cameras. Utilizing a sophisticated light-capturing design, it provides high sensitivity for high ISO capture with reduced noise. It's also incredibly fast, capable of rapidly capturing and moving image data to the processor, as well as enabling fast continuous shooting and fast autofocus. * Image processing may cause a decrease in the number of pixels. DIGIC 6 Image Processor. The PowerShot SX720 HS camera is equipped with the DIGIC 6 Image Processor, which helps boost image quality in both stills and video. Improved light sensitivity allows for higher resolution with less noise when shooting in dark conditions, and Dynamic IS detects and compensates for tilt and parallel movement (shift blur) to help create video that's virtually free of distortion. The processor also enhances the performance capabilities of the PowerShot SX720 HS camera, enabling high-speed, high-quality continuous still image shooting at up to 5.9 frames per second. And video recording is impressive as ever, as the DIGIC 6 Image Processor enables Full HD at 60p, as well as MP4 recording. Highly compressed MP4 video not only preserves space on your memory card but also improves playback on compatible mobile devices. Plus, with MF Peaking, made possible thanks to the DIGIC 6 Image Processor, you'll have a pro-level focusing tool at your disposal.
Capture spectacular 1080p Full HD video at 60p with stereo sound
The PowerShot SX720 HS camera is designed to make beautiful, creative video capture easy and fun. Image quality is luminous and lifelike in 1080p Full HD, with selectable frame rates of 60p, 30p and 24p to match the situation and end use. MP4 format, ideal for sharing and playing on mobile devices, is also available. Dynamic IS offers 5-axis image stabilization that can correct strong camera shake that can occur when you shoot while running or walking backward.
Capture spectacular 1080p Full HD video at 60p with stereo sound
The PowerShot SX720 HS camera is designed to make beautiful, creative video capture easy and fun. Image quality is luminous and lifelike in 1080p Full HD, with selectable frame rates of 60p, 30p and 24p to match the situation and end use. MP4 format, ideal for sharing and playing on mobile devices, is also available. Dynamic IS offers 5-axis image stabilization that can correct strong camera shake that can occur when you shoot while running or walking backward.
Large 3.0-inch LCD (approx. 922,000 dots) allows easy viewing even from a wide angle
The large, 3.0-inch high-resolution LCD screen makes it easy to both frame and review your shots. A resolution of approximately 922,000 dots helps make even small details clear, and images are viewable even from a wide angle, so showing others what you've captured is easy, too.
Zoom Framing Assist allows the camera to automatically zoom in or out while following the movement of your subject and help it to remain in focus
With its 40x Optical Zoom lens, the PowerShot SX720 HS camera has the telephoto reach to capture subjects a long distance away. At maximum telephoto, however, it can be challenging to track a moving subject. The Zoom Framing Assist seek function makes it much easier to use the camera's powerful zoom lens. When you press and hold the Zoom Framing Assist button, the camera will automatically zoom out to include a wider angle of view, enabling you to easily locate your moving subject. Once you find it, releasing the button will cause the lens to return to its original zoom position, intelligently keeping the subject in focus until you're ready to shoot and capture the perfect close-up moment. You can even make zoom adjustments while the button is pressed, with an animated assist frame that makes viewing easy. When the button is released, the lens will return to the adjusted zoom position. Zoom Framing Assist offers a seek assist function that detects when you're panning (for instance, to search for the location of a soccer player) and automatically zooms out to help; stop panning, and the zoom returns to its original position. Zoom Framing Assist keeps your subject's face the same size in your frame no matter how they move. Tap the Zoom Framing Assist function button to detect your subject's face. As your subject retreats and advances the camera automatically zooms in and out so their face remains the same size. It's especially useful for capturing the expressions of fast-moving children. The feature has been further enhanced by letting you choose the subject's size: choices include face, upper body, whole body, manual or off for superior assistance and control. And, for even more convenience, all Zoom Framing Assist functions are also available when shooting video.
PowerShot SX720 HS Specifications
See complete specifications for the PowerShot SX720 HS.
PowerShot SX720 HS
Image Capture Device
| Type | 20.3 Megapixel*, 1/2.3-inch CMOS * Image processing may cause a decrease in the number of pixels. |
| Total Pixels | Approx. 21.1 Megapixels |
| Effective Pixels | Approx. 20.3 Megapixels |
Lens
| Focal Length | 4.3 (W) - 172.0 (T) mm (35mm film equivalent: 24-960mm) |
| Optical Zoom | 40x |
| Digital Zoom | 4.0x |
| Focusing Range | Normal: 2.0 in. (5.0cm) - infinity (W), 6.6 ft. (2.0m) - infinity (T) Auto/Manual: 0.4 in. (1.0cm) - infinity (W), 6.6 ft. (2.0m) - infinity (T) Macro: 0.4 in. - 1.6 ft. (1-50cm) (W) |
| Autofocus System | TTL Autofocus, Manual Focus |
Viewfinders
| Optical Viewfinder | Not available |
| LCD Monitor | 3.0-inch TFT Colour LCD with wide viewing angle (4:3) |
| LCD Pixels | Approx. 922,000 dots |
| LCD Coverage | Approx. 100% |
Aperture and Shutter
| Maximum Aperture | f/3.3 (W), f/6.9 (T) |
| Shutter Speed | 1 - 1/3200 sec. 15 - 1/3200 sec. (in Tv and M Modes) |
Exposure Control
| Sensitivity | Auto, ISO 80-3200 |
| Light Metering Method | Evaluative, Center Weighted Average, Spot |
| Exposure Control Method | Manual Exposure, Program Shift, Safety Shift, AE Lock |
| Exposure Compensation | Still Images: ±2 stops in 1/3-stop increments |
White Balance
| White Balance Control | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom |
Flash
| Built-in Flash | Auto, On, Slow Synchro, Off |
| Flash Range | 1.6-13.0 ft. (W), 6.6 ft. (T)50.0cm - 4.0m (W), 2.0m (T) |
| Flash Exposure Compensation | ±2 stops in 1/3 increments |
Shooting Specifications
| Shooting Modes | M, Av, Tv, P, Live View Control, Hybrid Auto, Auto, Creative Shot, Sports, Portrait, Smile, Wink Self-Timer, Face Self-Timer, Handheld Night Scene, Low Light, Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Soft Focus, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Fireworks, Standard (Movie), Short Clip, iFrame Movie |
| Photo Effects | My Colours Off, Vivid, Neutral, Sepia, Black & White, Positive Film, Lighter Skin Tone, Darker Skin Tone, Vivid Blue, Vivid Green, Vivid Red, Custom Colour |
| Self Timer | Off / 2 sec. / 10 sec. / Custom |
| Wireless Control | Built-in Wi-Fi™ and NFC |
| Continuous Shooting | Normal Continuous Shooting in Auto/P modes: Approx. 5.9 shots/sec. Continuous Shooting AF in P mode: Approx. 4.6 shots/sec. Continuous Shooting LV in P mode: Approx. 4.6 shots/sec. * Under lighting conditions where flash does not fire automatically. * Excluding RAW and RAW+JPEG. * Until memory card becomes full. |
Image Storage
| Storage Media | SD/SDHC/SDXC and UHS-I Memory Cards |
| File Format | Design rule for Camera File system (DCF) compliant; DPOF (Version 1.1) compatible |
| Image Recording Format | Superfine / Fine |
| JPEG Compression Mode | Still Image: Exif 2.3 JPEG Video: MP4 (Image data: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio data: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (Stereo)) |
| Number of Recording Pixels | Approx. Number of Shots Recordable to 16GB Memory Card Note: SF=Superfine, F=Fine |
Time of Recordable Movies
| Movie data | Total Movie Time Recordable to Memory Card• The values in the table are based on Canon measurement conditions and may change depending on the subject, memory card and camera settings. • After Low-level formatting.*1 Using an SD Speed Class 10 / UHS-I compatible memory card • Recording stops automatically once the file size reaches 4 GB or the memory card becomes full. • Recording may stop unexpectedly if a memory card with a low Speed Class is used. |
Playback Specifications
| Playback Modes File | Smart Shuffle, Group Playback, List/Play Digest Movies, Story Highlights, Print, Protect, Favorites, Erase, Slideshow, Rotate, Album Playback, Play Creative Shot Movies, Short Clip Mix, i-Contrast, Resize, Cropping, Red-Eye Correction, My Colours, Face ID Info, Photobook Set-up, Image Transition Effect, Index Effect, Scroll Display, Group Images, Auto Rotate, Resume |
Interfaces
| Video Out | HDMI (Type D) |
| Audio Out | Stereo |
| Other | Hi-Speed USB (Micro); direct connection to Canon SELPHY, PIXMA Photo Printers & PictBridge compatible printers |
| Power Source | Battery Pack NB-13L |
| Shooting Capacity | Approx. 250 Shots Approx. 355 Shots in ECO Mode Video Recording Time: Approx. 50 min. |
| Playback Time | Approx. 5 hours |
Physical Specifications
| Operating Temperature | 32-104°F/0-40°C |
| Operating Humidity | 10-90% |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 4.32 x 2.51 x 1.41 in. / 109.7 x 63.8 x 35.7mm |
| Weight | .52 oz. / 270g (CIPA standard) 8.64 oz. / 245g (Body only) |
| Note: | 30 display languages provided (English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Simplified/Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Russian, Portuguese, Korean, Greek, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Thai, Arabic, Romanian, Ukrainian, Farsi, Hindi, Malaysian, Indonesian, Vietnamese).All data are based on Canon's Standard Test Method. Subject to change without notice.Canon, DIGIC, ELPH, PIXMA, and PowerShot and SELPHY are registered trademarks of Canon Inc. in the United States and may also be registered trademarks or trademarks in other countries. Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Mac is a trademark of Apple, Inc., registered in the United States and other countries. All other products and brand names are registered trademarks, trademarks or service marks of their respective owners in the United States and/or other countries. |
What's in the Box
- PowerShot SX720 HS
- Battery Pack NB-13L
- Battery Charger CB-2LH
- Wrist Strap WS-800
Prices and specifications subject to change without notice. Pricing is determined by each dealer and may vary.
* One-time registration is required on CANON iMAGE GATEWAY online photo album.
** Compatible with iOS® versions 7.1/8.4/9.0, Android™ smartphone and tablet versions 4.0/4.1/4.2/4.3/4.4/5.0/5.1. Data charges may apply with the download of the free Canon Camera Connect app. This app helps enable you to upload images to social media services. Please note that image files may contain personally identifiable information that may implicate privacy laws. Canon disclaims and has no responsibility for your use of such images. Canon does not obtain, collect or use such images or any information included in such images through this app.
*** Compatible with Android™ smartphone and tablet versions 4.0/4.1/4.2/4.3/4.4/5.0/5.1.
**** With the download of the free Canon Online Photo Album app. The images and videos utilizing Image Sync can be viewed and downloaded with your smartphone or tablet within 30 days.