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Manufacturer code1070C014
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About the Canon PowerShot SX720 HS
Canon 1070C014 is listed in the digital cameras category. The recorded specifications include camera type: Compact camera; megapixel: 20.3 MP; image sensor size: 1/2.3"; maximum video resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels. This entry covers manufacturer code 1070C014. Specifications relate to this exact source record; other editions or packages may differ.
For Canon PowerShot SX720 HS, the recorded details include camera type: Compact camera; megapixel (approx.): 20.3 MP; sensor type: CCD. Use these facts to narrow a shortlist, then compare the reviewers’ findings on the features that matter for your use.
- Camera type
- Compact camera
- Megapixels (approx.)
- 20.3 MP
- Sensor type
- CCD
- Image sensor size
- 1/2.3"
- Maximum image resolution
- 5184 x 3888 pixels
- Maximum video resolution
- 1920 x 1080 pixels
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Canon PowerShot SX720 HS specifications
Manufacturer code: 1070C014 · Icecat product 31044135 · Checked 23 Sep 2026. Specifications belong to this exact model.
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| Camera type | Compact camera |
|---|---|
| Megapixels (approx.) | 20.3 MP |
| Sensor type | CCD |
| Image sensor size | 1/2.3" |
| Maximum image resolution | 5184 x 3888 pixels |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Optical zoom | 40x |
| Image stabilizer | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Weight | 270 g |
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Audio & listening3 details
| Built-in microphone | Yes |
|---|---|
| Built-in speakers | Yes |
| Audio system | stereo |
Display5 details
| Display | LCD |
|---|---|
| Touchscreen | No |
| Screen size | 7.62 cm (3") |
| Display resolution (numeric) | 922000 pixels |
| Vari-angle LCD display | No |
Processor, memory & storage6 details
| Motion JPEG frame rate | 29.97 fps |
|---|---|
| Compatible memory cards | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
| Memory slots | 1 |
| Histogram | Yes |
| Built-in processor | Yes |
| Image processor | DIGIC 6 |
Camera, image & video42 details
| Still image resolution(s) | 5184 x 3888, 3648 x 2736, 2048 x 1536, 640 x 480, 5184 x 2912, 3648 x 2048, 1920 x 1080 640 x 360, 5184 x 3456, 3648 x 2432, 2048 x 1368, 640 x 424, 3888 x 3888, 2736 x 2736, 1536 x 1536, 480 x 480 |
|---|---|
| Total megapixels | 21.1 MP |
| Image formats supported | JPG |
| Digital zoom | 4x |
| Focal length range | 4.3 - 172 mm |
| Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv) | 24 mm |
| Maximum focal length (35mm film equiv) | 960 mm |
| Minimum aperture number | 3.3 |
| Maximum aperture number | 6.9 |
| Lens structure (elements/groups) | 13/11 |
| Combined zoom | 160x |
| Focus | TTL |
| Focus adjustment | Auto/Manual |
| Auto focusing (AF) modes | Continuous Auto Focus, Servo Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus, Tracking Auto Focus |
| Normal focusing range (tele) | 2 - ∞ |
| Normal focusing range (wide) | 0.05 - ∞ |
| Normal focusing range | 0.05 - ∞, 2 - ∞ |
| Macro focusing range (wide) | 0.01 - 0.5 m |
| Auto Mode focusing range (tele) | 2 - ∞ |
| Auto Mode focusing range (wide) | 0.01 - ∞ |
| Closest focusing distance | 1 m |
| Auto Focus (AF) lock | Yes |
| Auto Focus (AF) assist beam | Yes |
| ISO sensitivity (min) | 80 |
| ISO sensitivity (max) | 3200 |
| ISO sensitivity | 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, Auto |
| Light exposure modes | Manual |
| Light exposure correction | ± 2EV (1/3EV step) |
| Auto Exposure (AE) lock | Yes |
| Fastest camera shutter speed | 1/3200 s |
| Slowest camera shutter speed | 15 s |
| Flash modes | Auto, Flash off, Flash on, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization |
| Flash exposure lock | Yes |
| Flash exposure correction | ±2EV (1/3 EV step) |
| Video recording | Yes |
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480,1280 x 720,1920 x 1080 |
| Video recording time | 300 min |
| Video formats supported | AVC, H.264, MP4, MPEG4 |
| Voice recording | Yes |
| White balance | Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Tungsten |
| Playback zoom (max) | 10x |
| Camera file system | DCF, DPOF 1.1, Exif 2.3 |
Connections & wireless6 details
| USB version | 2.0 |
|---|---|
| USB connector | Micro-USB B |
| HDMI | Yes |
| HDMI connector type | Micro |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| NFC | Yes |
Power & battery6 details
| Battery technology | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) |
|---|---|
| Battery life (CIPA standard) | 250 shots |
| Battery type | NB-13L |
| Number of batteries supported | 1 |
| AC adapter included | Yes |
| Power source type | Battery |
Controls & features1 detail
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 - 40 °C |
|---|
Design & dimensions4 details
| Product colour | Black |
|---|---|
| Width | 109.7 mm |
| Depth | 35.7 mm |
| Height | 63.8 mm |
Software & compatibility2 details
| Windows operating systems supported | Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 |
|---|---|
| Mac operating systems supported | Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks |
Further product details15 details
| Light metering | Centre-weighted, Evaluative (Multi-pattern), Spot |
|---|---|
| Flash range (wide) | 0.5 - 4 m |
| Flash range (tele) | 0.5 - 2 m |
| HD type | Full HD |
| Field of view | 100% |
| PictBridge | Yes |
| Scene modes | Fireworks, Portrait, Self-portrait, Sports |
| Shooting modes | Auto |
| Photo effects | Black&White, Negative film, Neutral, Positive film, Sepia, Vivid |
| Self-timer delay | 2,10 s |
| Languages support | Arabic, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Czech, Danish, German, Dutch, English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian |
| GPS (satellite) | Yes |
| Multi-shot | Yes |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 10 - 90% |
| Self-timer | Yes |
Packaging & supplied accessories3 details
| Manual focusing range (tele) | 2 - ∞ |
|---|---|
| Manual focusing range (wide) | 0.01 - ∞ |
| Batteries included | Yes |
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