Canon Powershot SX720 HS - Import

4.3 - 172 mm, 20.30 Mpx, 1/2,3''

Product details

-travel light and capture every moment
-Everything you need for first-class movies
-Connect, share and backup - very easy
-Perfect for your most important moments - day and night
-fully automatic or extensive
manual control - just as you like

Travel light:
This pocket-size powerhouse is the ideal travel camera, and with its 40x optical zoom it takes you close to distant subjects. The intelligent optical Image Stabilizer with Power IS mode allows you to shoot with minimal camera shake even at full zoom. The Zoom Assistant makes it easier to find distant subjects and ensures optimal image composition.

Realistic full HD movies:
Shoot realistic Full HD movies at 60 fps at the touch of a button. Even at full zoom or when walking, the 5-axis Dynamic Image Stabilizer and Auto Level minimize camera shake. Short Clip Movie lets you record short and concise movie clips with a duration of 4, 5 or 6 seconds and various playback options. Story Highlights intelligently combines photos and movies into a movie album.

Connect and share:
With Wifi* with Dynamic NFC, you can connect to a compatible smartphone by simply touching both devices to transfer data. The wireless remote shooting option allows you to take great scenic shots or selfies. With GPS via the mobile device, you can add location information to your shots so you always know where the image was taken - and with Image Sync you can automatically back up new shots to cloud storage such as Canon's irista.

Perfect - day and night:
Enjoy razor-sharp images in any lighting condition thanks to HS System, which combines a 20.3-megapixel CMOS sensor and the powerful Digic 6 processor. With fast autofocus that responds in just 0.11 seconds and continuous shooting at up to 5.9 fps, you'll capture every spontaneous moment. The large and high-resolution 3.0-inch type LCD display with 922,000 sRGB pixels makes image composition, image viewing and sharing a pleasure.

Fully automatic or extensive manual control:
Expand your creative skills with fully manual control and manual focusing with MF Peaking support for perfect image composition and focus. Or choose Hybrid Auto, which automatically adjusts the ideal camera settings - all you need to do is aim and shoot. With Creative Shot, the camera automatically creates multiple creative variations of a subject.

Key specifications

Continuous shooting mode
6 FPS
Camera type
Compact camera
Camera equipment
Lens built-in
Wireless transmission
NFC
Wi-Fi
Image sensor format
1/2,3''
Autofocus type
Contrast-based
Documents
Item number
5700773

General information

Manufacturer
Category
Manufacturer no.
1070C002
Release date
23.2.2016
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Colour

Colour group
Black
Exact colour description
Black

Application range

Scene mode
Fireworks
Portrait
Self-portrait
Sports

Camera properties

Country code
CH
Camera type
Compact camera
Camera equipment
Lens built-in
Image stabilisation method
Optical
Wireless transmission
NFC
Wi-Fi
Flash equipment
Flash integrated
White balance
Cloudy
Daylight
Fluorescent
Tungsten
Exposure type
Manual
Exposure compensation
± 2EV in 1/3 steps
Self-timer delay
10 s
2 s
Flash modes
Auto
Flash off
Flash Off
Flash on
Red-eye reduction
Slow synchronisation

Sensor properties

Image sensor resolution
20.30 Mpx
Image resolution
5184 x 3888 pixels
Image sensor type
CMOS
Image sensor format
1/2,3''
Min. ISO sensitivity
80
Max. ISO Sensitivity
3200

Camera lens properties

Focal length
4.3 - 172 mm
Min. focal length
4.30 mm
Max. focal length
172 mm
Optical zoom
40 x
Lens equipment
Image stabilisation

Display properties

Display size (inches)
3"
Panel technology
TFT
Resolution
922000 Pixels
Display functions
Integrated microphone

Viewfinder

Viewfinder type
No viewfinder

Focusing

Focus type
Autofocus
Manual focus
Minimum focus distance
1 cm
Autofocus type
Contrast-based
Autofocus areas
9 x

Performance

Shutter speed
1 - 1/3.2 s
Min. shutter speed
15 s
Max. Shutter speed
1/3200 s
Continuous shooting mode
6 FPS

Video

Max. Video resolution
1920 x 1080 pixels
Max. video resolution standard
Full HD
Max. refresh rate
60p

Data storage properties

Memory card type
SD
SDHC
SDXC
Number of storage compartments
1

Media formats

Image file formats
JPEG
Video file formats
mp4

Durability

Waterproof
0 m

Connections

Connections
Micro HDMI (Type D)
Micro USB
USB mini

Power supply

Power supply
Rechargeable battery operated
USB power delivery
Battery type
Li-ion

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
Charger with power supply unit
Rechargeable battery
Wrist strap

Product dimensions

Width
109.70 mm
Length
35.70 mm
Height
63.80 mm
Weight
270 g

Package dimensions

Length
16 cm
Width
14.70 cm
Height
6.20 cm
Weight
600 g

Reviews & Ratings

Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Cameras» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • 1.Nikon
  • 1.Sony
  • 3.Canon
  • 4.Fujifilm
  • 4.OM System

Statutory warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Galaxus
  • 8.Panasonic
  • 9.Olympus
  • 9.OM System
  • 11.Fujifilm
  • 12.Canon

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Cameras» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • 2.Kodak
  • 3.Goxtreme
  • 4.Canon
  • 5.Easypix
  • 5.Fujifilm
Source: Galaxus

Overall ratingGood77/100
Good69/100
CHIP OnlineSingle testReleaseSeptember 2016
  • PositiveSehr viel Zoom
  • PositiveSolide Ausstattung
  • PositiveSerienlänge unbegrenzt
  • NegativeBildstabilisator wird Zoom kaum Herr
  • NegativeAusstattung deckt nur Grundbedarf ab
  • NegativeBildqualität nimmt mit Zoomstufe rapide ab

Die Canon PowerShot SX720 HS gewährt im Test mit ihrem optischen 40fach-Zoom große Flexibilität bei der Motivwahl. Allerdings führt so viel Zoomleistung zur sichtbaren Verschlechterung der Bildqualität. Ausstattung und Geschwindigkeit siedeln sich vergleichsweise im niedrigeren Bereich an. Gemessen am Preis passt?s aber.

Very good89/100
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dkamera.deSingle testReleaseJuly 2016
  • PositiveMit 24mm sehr brauchbarer Weitwinkelbereich
  • PositiveDie Kamera liegt dank eines gummierten Griffes gut in der Hand
  • PositiveHohe Bildrate im Serienbildmodus (im Labor: bis zu 7,7 Bilder in der Sekunde)
  • PositiveSehr effektiver optischer Bildstabilisator
  • PositiveVoll- und Halbautomatiken sowie manueller Belichtungsmodus vorhanden
  • PositiveSehr guter Makromodus (ab ca. 1cm Motivabstand)
    Good76/100
    Stiftung WarentestSingle testReleaseJuly 2016

    Noch gute, kleine Kompaktkamera mit manuellen Funktionen, Superzoom und Netzwerkfunktion. Guter Monitor, grundlegende Handgriffe funktionieren einfach, für eine Kamera mit starkem Zoom ausgesprochen leicht und flach.

    Without ratingNo ratingRank 1 out of 5
    Avguide.ch Logo
    Avguide.chTest von fünf Fotokameras für Reise und FerienReleaseJuly 2016

    Die Aufnahmen im Freien sind in Ordnung. In der Standardeinstellung könnten sie noch etwas mehr Schärfe vertragen. Die Farben sind wie von Canon gewohnt sehr realitätsnah und ansprechend. Die 20,3 Megapixel sind zwar gut fürs Marketing, doch physikalisch kommt der kleine Bildsensor damit an den Anschlag...