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Canon PowerShot SX720 HS Compact Camera
Canon's pocket superzoom: a 20.3MP sensor, 40x optical zoom and built-in Wi-Fi in a body small enough to carry every day.
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About the Canon PowerShot SX720 HS Compact Camera
The Canon PowerShot SX720 HS is a compact travel camera built around a 40x optical zoom lens. It covers a 24–960mm equivalent range, from wide landscapes to distant subjects, in a body that fits in a jacket pocket. The 20.3-megapixel CMOS sensor and DIGIC 6 processor deliver detailed stills and Full HD video, while Intelligent IS helps steady handheld shots at long focal lengths. Built-in Wi-Fi with NFC lets you transfer images to a phone or tablet and control the camera remotely. It suits travellers, wildlife spotters and anyone who wants a long zoom without carrying a bag of lenses.
Key specs
| Type | Compact digital camera with superzoom lens |
|---|---|
| Sensor | 20.3MP CMOS, 1/2.3 inch |
| Processor | DIGIC 6 |
| Lens | 40x optical zoom, 24–960mm equivalent, f/3.3–6.9 |
| Image stabilisation | Intelligent IS (optical) |
| Video | Full HD 1080p |
| Screen | 3-inch LCD |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi with NFC |
| Battery | Canon NB-13L |
| Storage | SD, SDHC and SDXC cards |
Compatibility
Uses the Canon NB-13L battery and SD, SDHC or SDXC cards. Connects to iOS and Android devices over Wi-Fi using the Canon Camera Connect app, with NFC pairing on compatible Android phones.
Questions about this model
How far can the Canon SX720 HS zoom?
Its 40x optical zoom reaches a 960mm equivalent, so it can fill the frame with distant subjects without a telephoto lens.
Does the SX720 HS have Wi-Fi?
Yes. It has built-in Wi-Fi with NFC for transferring photos to a phone and for remote shooting with the Canon Camera Connect app.
What battery does the SX720 HS use?
It uses the Canon NB-13L rechargeable lithium-ion battery.