Canon SX60 vs Canon SX720 HS

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Canon SX60 vs Canon SX720 HS

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.1 megapixels
21.00mm - 1365.00mm (35mm eq.)

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

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Succeeded by the Canon SX70
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Succeeded by the Canon SX730 HS
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Differences

Canon SX60 advantages over Canon SX720 HS

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
RAW file ability
Yes vs No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
More telephoto lens reach
1,365 mm vs 960 mm
Capture objects farther away
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

340 vs 250 shots
Capture more photos
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Wider angle lens
21 mm vs 24 mm
Capture more of the scene
Faster JPEG shooting
6.6 fps vs 5.9 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Higher extended ISO
6400 vs 3200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Canon SX720 HS advantages over Canon SX60

Less expensive
$279 vs $449
Save money for lenses or accessories
Thinner
35 mm vs 114 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
270g vs 650g
Lighter weight
More pixels
20.3 vs 16.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Faster shutter
1/3200 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Both provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Neither provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Nikon P600

Canon SX60

Nikon P600

$449
1/2.3 inch

Slower slow-motion
RAW file ability

$345
1/2.3 inch

In-camera panoramas
Less shutter lag

Compare Canon SX60 vs Nikon P600

Canon SX720 HS

Nikon P600

$279
1/2.3 inch

Thinner
Lighter weight

$345
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

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Compared to Sony H400

Canon SX60

Sony H400

$449
1/2.3 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

$260
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Canon SX60 vs Sony H400

Canon SX720 HS

Sony H400

$279
1/2.3 inch

Built-in Wi-Fi
NFC

$260
1/2.3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

Compare Canon SX720 HS vs Sony H400

Compared to Canon SX710 HS

Canon SX60

Canon SX710 HS

$449
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

$329
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Thinner

Compare Canon SX60 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

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Compared to Nikon P610

Canon SX60

Nikon P610

$449
1/2.3 inch

Slower slow-motion
RAW file ability

$399
1/2.3 inch

In-camera panoramas
Built-in GPS

Compare Canon SX60 vs Nikon P610

Canon SX720 HS

Nikon P610

$279
1/2.3 inch

Thinner
Lighter weight

$399
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

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Compared to Canon SX730 HS

Canon SX60

Canon SX730 HS

$449
1/2.3 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

$399
1/2.3 inch

Built-in Bluetooth
Thinner

Compare Canon SX60 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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