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SX720 upgrade over TZ40 for basic user?

Started Apr 7, 2018 | Discussions
AndyL Forum Member • Posts: 71
SX720 upgrade over TZ40 for basic user?

I have found a deal for a SX720 and case for £200 brand new. I currently have a TZ40. I'm a very point and click, full auto, basic user and only really use this camera for summer, family events and it's my still and video camera.

I'm just thinking maybe time for an upgrade (and another prob in another post about compatibility with Photos for Mac on video).

I know there is a newer SX730 now but is it much of an upgrade? I know has a tilt screen - not bothered, seems same specs though so not sure whats didn't and it's much more over this offer on SX720.

I'd prefer GPS in it but know there is an app you use on phone to get it geo-tagged. Download this work? Does it drain battery on phone bad? Could you leave it on rubbing in background all day on phone and not affect battery, or would you have to switch the app on/off all the time?

I'd need at least 1 spare battery are these expensive? Got 3rd party ones for my TZ40 from Amazon UK and were fine.

Thanks

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