Canon PowerShot SX720 HS

Canon

Canon PowerShot SX720 HS

📅 2016 📷 21.1 MP 🔲 1/2.3" (~ 6.16 x 4.62 mm) ⚖️ 270 g 🎬 1920x1080 (60p/30p)

📖 Overview

The Canon PowerShot SX720 HS is a compact camera featuring a 40x optical zoom, and has 82 sample photos on SampleShots. It's ideal for travelers who want a lightweight camera with a long zoom for capturing distant subjects. Its small sensor is a limitation in low light.

📸 Browse 83 real-world sample photos taken with this camera by photographers worldwide on SampleShots.

📋 Specifications

Release Year 2016
Resolution 21.1 Megapixels
Sensor Size 1/2.3" (~ 6.16 x 4.62 mm)
Sensor Type CMOS
Max Image Resolution 5184 x 3888
ISO Range Auto, 100-3200
Max Video Resolution 1920x1080 (60p/30p)
Weight 270 g
Dimensions 109.7 x 63.8 x 35.7 mm
Special Features 40x optical zoom was a standout feature for the Canon PowerShot SX720 HS in 2016.

Last updated: March 22, 2026

🖼️ Sample Photos

Real-world photos taken with the Canon PowerShot SX720 HS, sourced from SampleShots.

A young child holds a brown goat on a pebbled ground, capturing a tender outdoor moment.
Tom Schuller
Painted Rocks on the southern side of Lake Superior. | brown land formation on sea
Chuck G
A JBL speaker with dynamic, colorful LED lights against a soft yellow background.
Habib Dadkhah
Two deer peacefully grazing among vibrant ferns in a sunlit meadow. The scene captures the serene coexistence of wildlife in their natural habitat.
Maria Georgievskaya
Designed by Plan B Architects in Medellin, the Orquideorama structure resembles a bouquet of giant wooden flowers that stretch more than fifty feet into the air forming a large canopy for patrons to enjoy. The idea behind the design was to blend architecture with the natural world so that the space would fit perfectly within its attachment to the existing Medellin Botanical Gardens. What has been achieved is truly imaginative and fitting for a place dubbed as the city of eternal spring. | people walking on street during daytime
Oneil Williams
A lighthouse perched on weathered granite rocks along a windswept shoreline.
Chuck G
Traditional Japanese temple basking in the warm glow of sunset with mountains in the background.
silversea
Close-up of a vibrant orange flamingo showcasing its distinctive curved beak and expressive eye against a dark backdrop.
Marcie Kennedy
A photograph of five farm workers bending to tend the furrows in a sunlit field, with tree-lined backdrop and distant structures.
Nuril Fikriyah
Dense green trees frame a distant, misty mountain ridge beyond the canopy. The photograph captures depth and calm in a lush forest landscape.
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A pelican perches calmly on a small blue boat floating in a vast, calm sea under a clear blue sky.
Taniab
Colorful Colombian chivas parked under large trees on a sunny day.
Taniab
Three stone Jizo statues sit on a moss-covered rock beside a calm pond, framed by garden foliage.
silversea
Historic church surrounded by gravestones and vibrant autumn foliage under a cloudy sky.
Chuck G
A small fishing boat anchored in calm waters, accompanied by a pelican perched on the side. The tranquil scene captures the essence of coastal life.
Taniab
Pink cherry blossoms arch over a rocky riverbed with a grassy embankment. A distant orange railing suggests a riverside park.
Nolla
Pink cherry blossoms frame a river as a bright red bridge crosses in the distance. A lone figure on the rocky bank adds a sense of scale.
Nolla
Photograph of a cyclist wearing a conical hat and red top riding along a sunlit dirt path, with lush vegetation lining the route. It emphasizes a quiet, everyday moment on a rural track.
Nuril Fikriyah

View all 83 sample photos on SampleShots →

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