Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX720 HS

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Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX720 HS

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
20.0 megapixels
24.00mm - 960.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Canon SX410 IS Review.

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
20.3 megapixels
24.00mm - 960.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Canon SX720 HS Review.
See real-world photos taken with the SX720 HS.

Succeeded by the Canon SX420 IS
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Succeeded by the Canon SX730 HS
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Differences

Canon SX410 IS advantages over Canon SX720 HS

Canon SX720 HS advantages over Canon SX410 IS

Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

250 vs 185 shots
Capture more photos
Manual focus
Yes vs No
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
Thinner
35 mm vs 85 mm
Thinner
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Higher-res screen
307k vs 77k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Faster JPEG shooting
5.9 fps vs 0.5 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
3200 vs 1600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
RAW file ability
Neither provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Hot shoe
Neither provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Neither provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t reviewed the Canon SX410 IS.
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We haven’t finished our review of the Canon SX720 HS, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
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The Competition

Compared to Canon SX510 HS

Canon SX410 IS

Canon SX510 HS

$199
1/2.3 inch

More telephoto lens reach
More pixels

$199
1/2.3 inch

Bigger pixels
Built-in Wi-Fi

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Canon SX720 HS

Canon SX510 HS

$279
1/2.3 inch

More telephoto lens reach
Thinner

$199
1/2.3 inch

Bigger pixels
Shoots 24p video

Compare Canon SX720 HS vs Canon SX510 HS

Compared to Canon SX400 IS

Canon SX410 IS

Canon SX400 IS

$199
1/2.3 inch

More telephoto lens reach
More pixels

$149
1/2.3 inch

Manual focus

Compare Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX400 IS

Canon SX720 HS

Canon SX400 IS

$279
1/2.3 inch

Built-in Wi-Fi
NFC

$149
1/2.3 inch

Compare Canon SX720 HS vs Canon SX400 IS

Compared to Canon SX710 HS

Canon SX410 IS

Canon SX710 HS

$199
1/2.3 inch

More telephoto lens reach

$329
1/2.3 inch

Built-in Wi-Fi
NFC

Compare Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX710 HS

Canon SX720 HS

Canon SX710 HS

$279
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
More telephoto lens reach

$329
1/2.3 inch

Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Canon SX720 HS vs Canon SX710 HS

Compared to Canon SX420 IS

Canon SX410 IS

Canon SX420 IS

$199
1/2.3 inch

$279
1/2.3 inch

Compare Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX420 IS

Canon SX720 HS

Canon SX420 IS

$279
1/2.3 inch

Built-in Wi-Fi
NFC

$279
1/2.3 inch

Compare Canon SX720 HS vs Canon SX420 IS

Compared to Canon SX730 HS

Canon SX410 IS

Canon SX730 HS

$199
1/2.3 inch

$399
1/2.3 inch

Tiltable Screen
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Canon SX410 IS vs Canon SX730 HS

Canon SX720 HS

Canon SX730 HS

$279
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive

$399
1/2.3 inch

Tiltable Screen
Built-in Bluetooth

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