How does it compare with the SX710 HS?

The SX720 HS raises the zoom from 30x to 40x and moves to a 20.3MP sensor. Otherwise the body, controls and 1080p video are close to the same.

Is the zoom usable handheld at 960mm?

Yes in bright light, thanks to image stabilization, but the f/6.9 aperture at the long end forces slow shutter speeds indoors. Brace it or use a tripod in dim conditions.

Does it shoot 4K or RAW?

No. Video tops out at 1080p and it saves JPEG only, with no RAW option.

What comes in the box?

A battery pack, battery charger, wrist strap and USB cable. No memory card is included, so buy an SD or SDHC card separately.

Is the SX720 HS worth it?

It is worth it for daylight travel and outdoor shooting where the 40x zoom matters more than low-light quality. Small-sensor rivals with 4K or RAW offer more for the same money, so weigh the reach against those features.

How does it compare with the Sony HX99?

Both pack a long zoom into a small body. The HX99 adds 4K video and RAW capture, while the SX720 HS keeps a simpler 1080p, JPEG-only setup and a slightly longer reach.

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A pocket camera with a big zoom for the trip of a lifetime

Name: Canon PowerShot SX720 HS Digital Camera
Brand: Canon
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Canon PowerShot SX720 HS Digital Camera

Canon's PowerShot SX720 HS digital camera, a travel-friendly point-and-shoot for zoom lovers.

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Specs

ISO Sensitivity: ISO 800, ISO 100, ISO 1600, ISO 400
Memory Card Compatibility: SD card
Memory Card Type: SD, SDHC
Focal Length: 4.3-172mm
Lens Highlights: 40x optical zoom
35mm Equivalent Focal Length: 24-960mm
Lens Type: Zoom
Max Aperture: f/3.3
Max View Angle: Wide angle
Max Shutter Speed: 1/3200 sec

About the Canon PowerShot SX720 HS Digital Camera

The PowerShot SX720 HS is a pocketable point-and-shoot built around a 40x optical zoom, covering a 24-960mm equivalent range in a body about 36mm deep. It pairs a 20.3MP back-illuminated CMOS sensor with 1080p video, manual and priority exposure modes, and a 1/3200 sec top shutter speed. There is no weather sealing and the small 1/2.3-inch sensor limits low-light quality. Against rivals like the Sony HX99 it matches the huge zoom but skips 4K and RAW, so it suits daylight shooters who want reach over image quality.

Best forTravelers who want one small camera with a huge zoom rangeDaylight and outdoor shootersFamilies upgrading from a phone for reachBuyers who want a compact backup to a DSLR

Pros

40x optical zoom covers 24-960mm, rare in a body this small
Pocketable at about 36mm deep and around 270g
Back-illuminated CMOS sensor helps in decent light
Full manual, aperture and shutter priority control
1080p video with optical zoom while recording

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