Sony HX90V vs Canon SX720 HS

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Sony HX90V vs Canon SX720 HS

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
18.2 megapixels
24.00mm - 720.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Sony HX90V Review.
See real-world photos taken with the HX90V.

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 Sony HX99
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Succeeded by the Canon SX730 HS
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Differences

Sony HX90V advantages over Canon SX720 HS

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
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
Longer video battery life
70 vs 50 minutes
Capture more video
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

390 vs 250 shots
Capture more photos
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Longer exposure
30 vs 15 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
10.0 fps vs 5.9 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
12800 vs 3200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Canon SX720 HS advantages over Sony HX90V

Less expensive
$279 vs $448
Save money for lenses or accessories
More telephoto lens reach
960 mm vs 720 mm
Capture objects farther away
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

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
RAW file ability
Neither provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
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 finished our review of the Sony HX90V, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Sony HX90V Shooter's Report

We haven’t finished our review of the Canon SX720 HS, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Canon SX720 HS Shooter's Report

The Competition

Compared to Sony WX500

Sony HX90V

Sony WX500

$448
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

$348
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive

Compare Sony HX90V vs Sony WX500

Canon SX720 HS

Sony WX500

$279
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
More telephoto lens reach

$348
1/2.3 inch

In-camera panoramas
Tiltable Screen

Compare Canon SX720 HS vs Sony WX500

Compared to Panasonic ZS60

Sony HX90V

Panasonic ZS60

$448
1/2.3 inch

Tiltable Screen
NFC

$448
1/2.3 inch

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

Compare Sony HX90V vs Panasonic ZS60

Canon SX720 HS

Panasonic ZS60

$279
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
NFC

$448
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon SX720 HS vs Panasonic ZS60

Compared to Sony HX80

Sony HX90V

Sony HX80

$448
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Built-in GPS

$368
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive

Compare Sony HX90V vs Sony HX80

Canon SX720 HS

Sony HX80

$279
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
More telephoto lens reach

$368
1/2.3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

Compare Canon SX720 HS vs Sony HX80

Compared to Canon SX730 HS

Sony HX90V

Canon SX730 HS

$448
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

$399
1/2.3 inch

Built-in Bluetooth
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Sony HX90V 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

Compare Canon SX720 HS vs Canon SX730 HS

Compared to Sony HX99

Sony HX90V

Sony HX99

$448
1/2.3 inch

Built-in GPS
Longer video battery life

$473
1/2.3 inch

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

Compare Sony HX90V vs Sony HX99

Canon SX720 HS

Sony HX99

$279
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
More telephoto lens reach

$473
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon SX720 HS vs Sony HX99

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