Specifications (PowerShot SX720 HS)

Image SensorCamera Effective Pixels
(Image processing may cause a decrease in the number of pixels.)
Approx. 20.3 megapixels
Image Size1/2.3 type
LensFocal Length
(35mm film equivalent)
4.3 – 172 mm
(24 – 960 mm)
Zoom Magnification40x
Shooting Range* : 1 cm (0.4 in.) – infinity (W) / 2.0 m (6.6 ft.) – infinity (T)
Other modes
: 5 cm (2.0 in.) – infinity (W) / 2.0 m (6.6 ft.) – infinity (T)
: 1 – 50 cm (0.4 in. – 1.6 ft.) (W) / -
* Manual Focus is the same.
Image Stabilization (IS) systemLens-shift type
Digital zoomMagnificationApprox. 4x
Max. Magnification (digital x optical zoom)Approx. 160x
Focal Length (max. telephoto, 35mm film equivalent)Equivalent to approx. 3840 mm
Imaging ProcessorDIGIC 6
Recording MediaSD Memory card / SDHC Memory card / SDXC Memory card
UHS-I memory cards are also supported.
Screen (Monitor)TypeTFT color liquid crystal
Screen Size3.0 type
Effective PixelsApprox. 922,000 dots
Aspect Ratio4:3
Continuous ShootingSpeed (Varies depending on the subject, zoom position, and other shooting factors, as well as memory card brands.)Normal Continuous Shooting in Auto/P modes: Approx. 5.9 shots/ sec.
Continuous Shooting AF in P mode: Approx. 4.6 shots/sec.
Continuous Shooting LV in P mode: Approx. 4.6 shots/sec.
Built-In FlashFlash RangeWide angle end : 50 cm – 4.0 m (1.6 – 13 ft.)
Telephoto end : 2.0 m (6.6 ft.)
Flash modeAuto / On / Slow Synchro / Off
Shutter SpeedAuto Mode (automatic settings)1 – 1/3200 sec.
Range in all shooting modesMaximum : 15 sec.
Minimum : 1/3200 sec.
Speed (Unit: sec.)Tv, M Modes : 15, 13, 10, 8, 6, 5, 4, 3.2, 2.5, 2, 1.6, 1.3, 1, 0.8, 0.6, 0.5, 0.4, 0.3, 1/4, 1/5, 1/6, 1/8, 1/10, 1/13, 1/15, 1/20, 1/25, 1/30, 1/40, 1/50, 1/60, 1/80, 1/100, 1/125, 1/160, 1/200, 1/250, 1/320, 1/400, 1/500, 1/640, 1/800, 1/1000, 1/1250, 1/1600, 1/2000, 1/2500, 1/3200
ApertureTypeIris diaphragm
F number3.3 – 8.0 ( W )
6.9 – 8.0 ( T )
AFAF frameFace AiAF (number of AF frames: max.9), Tracking AF, Center
Focus Control SystemTTL autofocus, Manual focus
Shooting ModeM, Av, Tv, P, Live View Control, Hybrid Auto, Auto, 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
Number of Still lmage ShotsCIPA compliant : Approx. 250 shots
Eco Mode On : Approx. 355 shots
Exposure Compensation (Still images)Available range (stops) in 1/3 stop increments ±2
Metering ModesEvaluative / Center Weighted Average / Spot
ISO SpeedISO Auto Range (Auti mode) : ISO 80 - ISO 1600
Max. ISO Speed (P mode) : ISO 3200
Stop Increments : 1 stop
White BalanceAuto, Day Light, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom
Recording PixelsStill Images[3:2]
: 5184 x 3456
: 3648 x 2432
: 2048 x 1368
: 640 x 424
[16:9]
: 5184 x 2912
: 3648 x 2048
: 1920 x 1080
: 640 x 360
[4:3]
: 5184 x 3888
: 3648 x 2736
: 2048 x 1536
: 640 x 480
[1:1]
: 3888 x 3888
: 2736 x 2736
: 1536 x 1536
: 480 x 480
mode recording pixel setting is (2592 x 1944) and cannot be changed.
Movies : 1920 x 1080
: 1920 x 1080
: 1280 x 720
: 640 x 480
File FormatDesign rule for Camera File system (DCF) compliant ; DPOF (version 1.1) compatible
Data TypeStill ImagesImage File Format : Exif 2.3 (DCF 2.0)
Image Type : JPEG
MoviesRecording Format : MP4
Video : MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Audio : MPEG-4 AAC-LC (stereo)
InterfaceWiredHi-Speed USB (Micro)(camera end: Micro-B)
HDMI (Type D)
WirelessWi-Fi
Specifications: IEEE 802.11b/g/n
Frequency: 2.4 GHz
Channels: 1 – 11
Security: WEP, WPA-PSK (AES/ TKIP), WPA2-PSK (AES/TKIP)
NFC
Direct Print StandardPictBridge
Power SupplyBattery Pack : NB-13L
Operating Environment Tepurature0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F)
Operating Humidity10 - 90 %
Dimensions (CIPA compliant) ( WxHxD )109.7 x 63.8 x 35.7 mm (4.32 x 2.51 x 1.41 in.)
Weight (CIPA compliant)Including Battery Pack, Memory CardApprox. 270 g (Approx. 9.52 oz.)
Camera Body OnlyApprox. 245 g (Approx. 8.64 oz.)
Battery Pack NB-13L
TypeRechargeable lithium-ion battery
Nominal Voltage3.6 V DC
Nominal Capacity1250 mAh
Charging CyclesApprox. 300 times
Operating Temperatures0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F)
Battery Charger CB-2LH/CB-2LHE
Rated Input100 – 240 V AC (50/60 Hz)
0.09 A (100 V) – 0.06 A (240 V)
Rated Output4.2 V DC, 0.7 A
Charging TimeApprox. 2 hr. 10 min. (when using NB-13L)
Operating Temperatures5 – 40 °C (41 – 104 °F)
See
(W): Wide angle (T): Telephoto
- The number of shots that can be taken is based on measurement guidelines of the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA).
- Under some shooting conditions, the number of shots and recording time may be less than mentioned above.
- Number of shots/time with a fully charged battery pack.