Canon SX720 HS with Sony S2000 Comparison

Canon SX720 HS and Sony S2000 Main Features

  • February, 2016
  • January, 2010
  • 20 MP 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • 10 MP 1/2.3 CCD Sensor
  • 24-960 mm (40x) F3.3-6.9 Zoom Lens
  • 33-105 mm (3.2x) F3.1-5.6 Zoom Lens
  • 80 - 3200 ISO
  • 100 - 3200 ISO
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • -
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 5.9 fps continuous shooting
  • 1.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 640 x 480 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 110 x 64 x 36 mm, 270g.
  • 98 x 61 x 27 mm, 167g.
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Canon SX720 HS Scores


Imaging score
23
Features score
55
Value for money score
66
Portability score
94
Overall score
49

Sony S2000 Scores


Imaging score
19
Features score
22
Value for money score
47
Portability score
97
Overall score
28

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 with Canon PowerShot SX720 HS Overview


Let's compare Canon PowerShot SX720 HS with Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The first model related to Small Sensor Superzoom, the second to Small Sensor Compact cameras. Canon SX720 HS was released in 2016, and Sony S2000 in 2010. PowerShot SX720 HS is newer, which is a plus. Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 6 years older. 6 years, this is a pretty big age difference.
The sensor resolution of PowerShot SX720 HS is greater than that of Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The difference of 10 MP is quite a lot. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the second camera (Cyber-shot DSC-S2000), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight. A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. PowerShot SX720 HS has image stabilization(Optical), Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 doesn’t, it is a big minus. Both cameras feature a 3-inch fixed screen.
Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Canon PowerShot SX720 HS has 1.0 fps continuous shooting. Canon PowerShot SX720 HS has 1.0 fps continuous shooting.

General PowerShot SX720 HS Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Brand Canon Sony
Model PowerShot SX720 HS Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Announced February, 2016 January, 2010
Body Type Compact Compact
Lens
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier
Number of Lenses 0 0
Macro Focus Range 1 5
Screen
Screen Size 3" 3"
Screen Type Fixed Fixed
Screen Resolution 922k pixels 230k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage n/a% n/a%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.0 0.0
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 9 9
Number of Cross Focus Points 0 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/15 sec 1/1 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/3200 sec 1/1200 sec
Continuous Shooting 5.9 fps 1.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 4.00 3.30
Flash Modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±2 EV ±2 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size 1/2.3 1/2.3
Sensor Type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor Dimensions 6.16 x 4.62 mm 6.16 x 4.62 mm
Sensor Area 28.5 mm² 28.5 mm²
Sensor Resolution 20 MP 10 MP
Max Image Resolution 5184 x 3888 3456 x 2592
Max Native ISO 3200 3200
Min Native ISO 80 100
Max Boosted ISO 0 0
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 640 x 480
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 250 shots 0 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack
Battery Model NB-13L 2 x AA
Physical
Weight 270 g 167 g
Physical Dimensions 110 x 64 x 36 mm 98 x 61 x 27 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC card Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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Olympus FE-5010
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Canon PowerShot S95
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Samsung WB30F
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16MP | 1/2.3 CCD | fixed lens mount

Nikon Coolpix P300
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Nikon Coolpix P7000
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10MP | 1/1.7 CCD | fixed lens mount

Casio Exilim EX-ZR15
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16MP | 1/2.3 CMOS | fixed lens mount