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| Predecessor: |
Canon SX710 HS
SX710 HS vs SX720 HS |
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| Successor: |
Canon SX730 HS
SX720 HS vs SX730 HS |
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| General | ||
| Model Number: | NX Mini | SX720 HS |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | Compact System Camera | Compact |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | Yes |
| Retail Price: | $549.00 | $379.99 |
| Street Price: | $599.99 | $469.44 |
| Date Available: | 2014-04-15 | 2016-03-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
9.5 oz
(269 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
9.5 oz
(270 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
4.3 x
2.4 x
0.9 in. (110 x 62 x 23 mm) |
4.3 x
2.5 x
1.4 in. (110 x 64 x 36 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | ||
| Effective Megapixels: | 20.5 | 20.3 |
| Sensor Format: | 1 inch | 1/2.3 inch |
| Sensor size: | 116.16mm2 (13.20mm x 8.80mm) | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 2.41 microns | 1.19 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 2.7x | n/a |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 4:3 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | None |
| Self-Cleaning: | No | No |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | ||
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | ||
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | ||
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | ||
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
5472 x 3648
(20.0 MP,
3:2), 5472 x 3080 (16.9 MP, 16:9), 3648 x 3648 (13.3 MP, 1:1), 3888 x 2592 (10.1 MP, 3:2), 3712 x 2088 (7.8 MP, 16:9), 2640 x 2640 (7.0 MP, 1:1), 2976 x 1984 (5.9 MP, 3:2), 2944 x 1656 (4.9 MP, 16:9), 2000 x 2000 (4.0 MP, 1:1), 1728 x 1152 (2.0 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1024 x 1024 (1.0 MP, 1:1) |
5184 x 3888
(20.2 MP,
4:3), 5184 x 3456 (17.9 MP, 3:2), 5184 x 2912 (15.1 MP, 16:9), 3888 x 3888 (15.1 MP, 1:1), 3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3), 3648 x 2432 (8.9 MP, 3:2), 3648 x 2048 (7.5 MP, 16:9), 2736 x 2736 (7.5 MP, 1:1), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1368 (2.8 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1536 x 1536 (2.4 MP, 1:1), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 640 x 424 (0.3 MP, Other), 640 x 360 (0.2 MP, 16:9), 480 x 480 (0.2 MP, 1:1) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), .SRW 12-bit RAW, RAW+JPEG | JPEG (EXIF 2.3) |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 6.0 | 5.9 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30p)
1280x720 (30p) 640x480 (30p) 320x240 (30p) |
1920x1080 (60p/30p)
1280x720 (30p) 640x480 (30p) |
| Movie File Format: | MP4 (H.264) with AAC monaural audio | MP4 (Image data: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio data: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (Stereo)) |
| Composite Video Out: | No | No |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | n/a | n/a |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | n/a |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Samsung NX-M | n/a |
| Lens: | Samsung 9-27mm f/3.5-5.6 ED OIS NX-M; 9 elements in 8 groups including 1 Extra-low Dispersion and 2 aspherical elements | Canon Zoom Lens |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 24 - 73mm | 24 - 960mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 9 - 27mm | 4.3 - 172mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x | 40.00x |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - f/11; 7-blade circular aperture | f/3.3 (W) / f/6.9 (T) - f/8.0 |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
14 cm to Infinity 5.5 in to Infinity |
5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: |
1 -
50 cm 0.4 - 19.7 in |
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| Filter Thread: | 39.0mm | n/a |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 2x i-Zoom | Up to 4x |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detection: 21 points (normal), has single-point and 35-point closeup modes; Face Detection: Max. 10 faces; Object Tracking AF; Single AF, Continuous AF, MF, Touch AF & Shutter | Contrast Detection; Face Detect AiAF, Single AF point (center or face select and track) |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | No / LCD | No / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | ||
| Focus Peaking: | No | No |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | ||
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | ||
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | No |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 460,800 dots (153,600 px) | 921,600 dots (307,200 px) |
| Touchscreen: | Yes | No |
| Articulating Screen: | Yes | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
| Selfie Screen: | Yes | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 10.0x | |
| Top Deck Display: | No | No |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 12800 | 3200 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 160 | 80 |
| ISO Settings: | Auto (up to 3200), 160-12800 in 1 or 1/3 EV steps; extendable to 100 and 25600 | Auto, ISO 80-3200 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, White Fluorescent, Neutral Fluorescent, Daylight Fluorescent, Tungsten, Flash, Custom, Kelvin Color Temp., 7-step A/B + G/M adjust | Auto (including Face Detection WB), Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/16000 - 30 sec | 1/3200 - 15 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | No |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | 221-segment Multi, Center-weighted, Spot | Evaluative (linked to Face Detection AF frame), Centre-weighted average, Spot (Center) |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Smart Mode: Beauty Face, Best Face, Landscape, Macro, Action Freeze, Rich Tone, Panorama, Waterfall, Silhouette, Sunset, Night, Firework, Light Trace, Continuous Shot, Kids Shot, Food, Parties and Indoors; Smart Filter: Miniature, Vignetting, Sketch, Fish Eye; Smart Range+; HDR | Live View Control, 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 |
| Self Timer: | 2-30 seconds | 2, 10, Custom seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | Smart Flash, Auto, Auto+Red-eye reduction, Fill-in, Fill-in+Red-eye reduction, 1st Curtain, 2nd Curtain, Off | Auto, On, Slow Synchro, Off |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 4.0 m / 13.1 ft. | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | Lens dependant; GN=4.9m (at ISO 160, 24mm), 4m (at ISO 100, 24mm) | Auto ISO: 1.6 - 13 ft. (W), 1.6 - 6.6 ft. (T) / (50cm - 4.0m (W), 50cm - 2.0m (T)) |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/200 | |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.5EV steps | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | Proprietary Flash Port | n/a |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | No | |
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | microSD / microSDHC / microSDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | UHS-I | UHS-I |
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | No |
| Uncompressed Format: | .SRW 12-bit RAW, RAW+JPEG | |
| Movie File Format: | MP4 (H.264) with AAC monaural audio | MP4 (Image data: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio data: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (Stereo)) |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | Yes | Yes |
| NFC: | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth: | No | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No | No |
| Headphone Jack: | No | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi | USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Yes, via USB or Wi-Fi | Via Wi-Fi |
| Connections (extended): | Micro (Type-D) HDMI 1.3a, Micro USB | Micro-B USB, Micro (Type-D) HDMI |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.96 | |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 1.76 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | ||
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 1.70 | |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | Yes | |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 6.0 | 5.9 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 11 | |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 6.0 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 5 | |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 5.6 | |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 5 | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.35 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.168 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.48 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.164 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
| Startup Time: | 2.0 seconds | |
| Play -> Record Time: | 1.0 seconds | |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 4.3 seconds | |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 530 shots | 250 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
| Battery Life, Video: | 50 minutes | |
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary B740A | Proprietary NB-13L |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary B740A lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary NB-13L Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | No | Yes |
| Internal Charging Supported: | Yes | Yes |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | Adobe Lightroom 5, iLauncher | |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows 7 / 8, Mac OS 10.5+ | |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | World's slimmest and lightest ILC features 1-inch 20MP BSI sensor, new NX-M lens mount, tilting 3-inch touchscreen, 6fps full-res burst mode, built-in WiFi with NFC. Available in white, pink, mint green, brown or black, in two kits (with 9mm f/3.5 lens or with 9-27mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS lens plus external SEF7A flash). | |
