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title: "Cameras US PowerShot SX720 HS Black"
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# Built-in Wi-Fi & NFC 20.3MP CMOS Sensor 40x Optical Zoom Cameras US PowerShot SX720 HS Black

**Brand:** canon
**Price:** R23374
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 📷 Capture brilliance beyond the lens—zoom, share, and shine with Canon PowerShot SX720 HS!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Cameras US PowerShot SX720 HS Black by canon
- **How much does it cost?** R23374 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- canon enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted canon brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Zoom into Every Moment:** Unrivaled 40x optical zoom captures distant details with crystal clarity—no smartphone can compete.
- • **Cinematic Full HD Video:** Record smooth 1080p videos at 60fps with stereo sound—perfect for capturing life’s dynamic moments in stunning detail.
- • **Bright, Wide-Angle Viewing:** Large 3.0-inch LCD with 922,000 dots ensures your shots look flawless from any angle, making framing effortless.
- • **Seamless Sharing, Zero Hassle:** Built-in Wi-Fi and NFC let you instantly transfer and share your best shots, keeping you connected and in the moment.
- • **Stunning Low-Light Performance:** 20.3MP CMOS sensor paired with DIGIC 6 processor delivers vibrant, noise-free images even when the lights go down.

## Overview

The Canon PowerShot SX720 HS is a compact powerhouse featuring a 40x optical zoom and a 20.3MP CMOS sensor with DIGIC 6 processor for exceptional image quality. Equipped with built-in Wi-Fi and NFC, it enables effortless sharing, while its 3-inch high-resolution LCD and 1080p Full HD video at 60fps make it ideal for both photography and videography. Perfectly designed for professionals and enthusiasts seeking portability without compromising performance.

## Description

Description to come at a later date. Current estimated date to receive content is Thursday, February 11, 2016

Review: A great, small point and shoot camera with amazing optical zoom - A great ultra-zoom camera. I've used it for many different events... family vacations, weddings, bicycle touring, fishing, nature photography, landscape photography, architectural photography. It does it all. And it does it really great too for such a small and lightweight camera. Picture quality is pretty good for a it's sensor size. You can probably get better better picture quality from your iPhone. But with it's 40x optical zoom, a smartphone can't compete. Sure, I could grab my Nikon P950 for it's zoom capabilities, but it's HUGE compared to this SX720. This Canon SX720 is my go to camera for most of my casual events. It's pocket sized and doesn't interfere when taking candid photos. Battery life is great. Videos are fairly stable. It's automatic functions are good and you have all of the abilities to manually set shutter speed, aperture and ISO. Even manual focus is available for combine photo stacking. What a great point and shoot camera!
Review: Amazing camera!! - My husband and I are blown away with this camera!!! One of the best purchases we've ever made!! My dslr canon rebel is going to collect dust. The rebel is great but I wanted a simple point and shoot and was trying to treat the rebel that way and of course my pictures were not great as a result. I don't want to fiddle with settings. This sx720 is exactly what I needed. Performs amazing indoors in low light. We mainly take pictures of our toddler and baby so a lot of pictures indoors and outside. I was tired of feeling like I couldn't take pictures after a certain time of day inside due to light. The bulk of our pictures we have been taking on our iPhones and storage always full. No longer!! This is the go to camera now!! We have a canon elph 130 which is awful in low light as the flash makes the person look like a ghost and the rest of the room dark. This camera doesn't do that at all! Everything looks well lit! A lot of times it doesn't even need flash when I think it will. The pop up flash is something to get used to especially when in use I have to hold the camera differently but I can live with it because of how in love I am with the picture quality this thing is producing. The video quality is also awesome! We've taken several videos of our kids playing and even out on a walk down our road and it has no issues keeping focus..just amazing. I'm so so so happy!!! We are already talking about buying another one so that we can have one set up on a tripod taking video on special occasions and the other taking pictures! This camera is going to capture so many memories for us. The camera is very well built and quality solid materials you can feel holding it. Love the buttons and that there is hardly any delay taking a picture when you press the button. The zoom is also pretty cool, I tested it out taking some pictures of deer in the field behind my house. I couldn't be happier.

## Features

- Powerful 40x Optical Zoom with Intelligent IS helps optimize image stabilization for virtually shake-free images.
- Built-in Wi-Fi * and NFC** allows for easy sharing and transferring of images and videos.
- 20.3 Megapixel*** CMOS sensor with DIGIC 6 Image Processor helps deliver stunning image quality even in low light.
- Capture spectacular 1080p Full HD video at 60p with stereo sound.
- Large 3.0-inch LCD (approx. 922,000 dots) allows easy viewing even from a wide angle.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B01BV14I40 |
| Aperture modes | F3.5 |
| Are Batteries Included | Yes |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Auto Focus Technology | Contrast Detection |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Autofocus Points | 9 |
| Battery Weight | 45.36 Grams |
| Best Sellers Rank | #27,714 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #207 in Digital Point & Shoot Cameras |
| Bit Depth | 36 Bit |
| Brand | Canon |
| Built-In Media | PowerShot SX720 HS^Wrist Strap WS-800^Battery Pack NB-13L^Battery Charger CB-2LH^Printed Matter Unit |
| Camera Flash | Built-In |
| Camera Lens | Wide Angle |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Canon EF mount devices |
| Compatible Mountings | Canon EF |
| Connectivity Technology | HDMI, USB |
| Continuous Shooting | 5.9 |
| Crop Mode | 16:9 |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (587) |
| Digital Zoom | 4 x |
| Digital-Still | No |
| Display Fixture Type | Articulating |
| Display Resolution Maximum | 5184 x 3888 |
| Display Type | LCD |
| Dots Per Screen | 5184 x 3888 dots |
| Effective Still Resolution | 20.3 |
| Exposure Control | manual /automatic |
| File Format | MPEG-4 |
| Flash Memory Bus Interface Type | UHS-II |
| Flash Memory Type | SDXC |
| Flash Modes | Automatic |
| Flash Sync Speed | 1/2000 |
| Focus Features | Hybrid |
| Focus Mode | Continuous-Servo AF (AF-C) |
| Focus Type | Auto Focus |
| Form Factor | Compact |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00013803269369 |
| HDMI Type | Type D Micro HDMI |
| Hardware Interface | AV Port |
| Has Color Screen | Yes |
| Image Capture Type | Stills |
| Image stabilization | Optical |
| Item Weight | 0.25 Kilograms |
| JPEG Quality Level | Fine, Normal |
| Lens Type | Wide Angle |
| Manufacturer | Canon Cameras US |
| Maximum Aperture | 3.5 Millimeters |
| Maximum Focal Length | 960 Millimeters |
| Maximum Image Size | 5184 Pixels |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 15 Seconds |
| Memory Slots Available | 1 |
| Minimum Focal Length | 24 Millimeters |
| Minimum Shutter Speed | 15 Seconds |
| Model Name | Canon PowerShot SX720 HS |
| Model Number | PowerShot SX720 HS Black |
| Model Series | PowerShot SX |
| Movie Mode | Yes |
| Night vision | No |
| Optical Zoom | 40 x |
| Photo Sensor Resolution | 20.3 MP |
| Photo Sensor Size | 1/2.3-inch |
| Real Angle Of View | 1.3 Degrees |
| Remote Included | No |
| Screen Size | 3 Inches |
| Self Timer | 10 Seconds |
| Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Series Number | 720 |
| Shooting Modes | M, Av, Tv, P, Live View Control, Hybrid Auto, Auto, Creative, Sports, Portrait, Smile, Wink and Face Self-Timer, Handheld Night Scene, Low Light, Fish-eye Effect, Miniature, Toy Camera, Soft Focus, B&W, Super Vivid, Poster, Fireworks, Movie modes |
| Skill Level | Professional |
| Special Feature | Waterproof |
| Supported Image Format | JPEG |
| Total Still Resolution | 20.3 MP |
| Total USB 2.0 Ports | 1 |
| Total USB Ports | 1 |
| Touch Screen Type | Capacitive |
| UPC | 013803269369 |
| Video Capture Format | MP4 |
| Video Output | HDMI |
| Video Resolution | HD 720p |
| Viewfinder | fixed LCD |
| Viewfinder Magnification | Optical |
| Warranty Description | 1 year coverage for labor, 1 year coverage for parts |
| White Balance Settings | Auto |
| Wireless Technology | BuiltIn; 802.11b/g/n with NFC |
| Write Speed | 6 fps (approx.), 6 MB/s (approx.) |
| Zoom | Optical Zoom |

## Product Details

- **Aspect Ratio:** 16:9
- **Brand:** Canon
- **Compatible Mountings:** Canon EF
- **Image Stabilization:** Optical
- **Maximum Aperture:** 3.5 Millimeters
- **Maximum Focal Length:** 960 Millimeters
- **Model Name:** Canon PowerShot SX720 HS
- **Optical Zoom:** 40 x
- **Photo Sensor Technology:** CMOS
- **Supported File Format:** MPEG-4

## Images

![Cameras US PowerShot SX720 HS Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71hfd4gK8pL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Does any camera co. make a point & shoot with an eye piece?**
A: Both Sony and Panasonic do.  The Sony HX90v and newer HX80 have a pop-up EVF (electronic viewfinder), and the Panasonic Lumix ZS60 and older ZS50 have an EVF built into the body.  Most of these cameras are slightly more expensive than the Canon SX720, but are still direct competitors - all offering at least 30x optical zoom, similar specs, and roughly the same dimensions (the Sony models being the smallest).

**Q: Can it take timelapse?**
A: From DPreview website, "Time-Lapse Movie feature to help capture images at preset intervals and combine them to create a short movie clip."  ...so, YES.

**Q: Is this really twice the weight of the sx710 hs?**
A: Just got mine. The published weight is for the box, camera, battery, battery charger, etc. Holding the sx720 in one hand and the sx710 in the other hand, I would say the sx720 is slightly smaller and lighter.

**Q: Does the sx720 have a gps feature**
A: does the sx720 have blue tooth

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A great, small point and shoot camera with amazing optical zoom
*by A***R on April 25, 2025*

A great ultra-zoom camera. I've used it for many different events... family vacations, weddings, bicycle touring, fishing, nature photography, landscape photography, architectural photography. It does it all. And it does it really great too for such a small and lightweight camera. Picture quality is pretty good for a it's sensor size. You can probably get better better picture quality from your iPhone. But with it's 40x optical zoom, a smartphone can't compete. Sure, I could grab my Nikon P950 for it's zoom capabilities, but it's HUGE compared to this SX720. This Canon SX720 is my go to camera for most of my casual events. It's pocket sized and doesn't interfere when taking candid photos. Battery life is great. Videos are fairly stable. It's automatic functions are good and you have all of the abilities to manually set shutter speed, aperture and ISO. Even manual focus is available for combine photo stacking. What a great point and shoot camera!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing camera!!
*by A***L on June 22, 2017*

My husband and I are blown away with this camera!!! One of the best purchases we've ever made!! My dslr canon rebel is going to collect dust. The rebel is great but I wanted a simple point and shoot and was trying to treat the rebel that way and of course my pictures were not great as a result. I don't want to fiddle with settings. This sx720 is exactly what I needed. Performs amazing indoors in low light. We mainly take pictures of our toddler and baby so a lot of pictures indoors and outside. I was tired of feeling like I couldn't take pictures after a certain time of day inside due to light. The bulk of our pictures we have been taking on our iPhones and storage always full. No longer!! This is the go to camera now!! We have a canon elph 130 which is awful in low light as the flash makes the person look like a ghost and the rest of the room dark. This camera doesn't do that at all! Everything looks well lit! A lot of times it doesn't even need flash when I think it will. The pop up flash is something to get used to especially when in use I have to hold the camera differently but I can live with it because of how in love I am with the picture quality this thing is producing. The video quality is also awesome! We've taken several videos of our kids playing and even out on a walk down our road and it has no issues keeping focus..just amazing. I'm so so so happy!!! We are already talking about buying another one so that we can have one set up on a tripod taking video on special occasions and the other taking pictures! This camera is going to capture so many memories for us. The camera is very well built and quality solid materials you can feel holding it. Love the buttons and that there is hardly any delay taking a picture when you press the button. The zoom is also pretty cool, I tested it out taking some pictures of deer in the field behind my house. I couldn't be happier.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Awesome camera and price!
*by B***L on January 27, 2026*

Great product!! works perfectly and my daughter was so excited!! I've purchased 2 of these cameras and both work just like the brand new one I bought. we have 3.

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