What battery does the Canon PowerShot A720 IS use?
Canon PowerShot A720 IS uses 2 AA batteries. When buying used, confirm the seller includes a working charger or plan to add one. See the battery guide for charger and spare-battery checks.
What memory card does the Canon PowerShot A720 IS take?
Canon PowerShot A720 IS uses SDHC / SD / MMC. The current buyer-facing maximum is Up to 32GB (SDHC); for older or unusual formats, stay within that limit and avoid oversized cards. See the memory card guide before buying cards for older cameras.
Is the Canon PowerShot A720 IS worth buying used?
It can be worth buying if you want a 8.0 MP effective Canon digital camera from 2007 with 1/2.5-inch type CCD. Check power, lens movement, screen condition, and storage access before paying. Run the used digital camera checklist before buying. For nearby Canon options, compare Canon PowerShot A710 IS and Canon PowerShot A75.
How do you transfer photos from the Canon PowerShot A720 IS?
The simplest transfer path is usually to remove the memory card and use a compatible card reader. If the camera uses internal storage or a rare card format, confirm the cable or reader before buying. The card reader guide and photo transfer guide cover the common options.
Canon PowerShot A720 IS is worth judging as its own Canon entry compact body, not just as a generic old compact. Start with condition, the exact battery/card setup, and whether its look fits what you want to shoot.
What owners like
Canon PowerShot A720 IS works best when you want starter-friendly simple snapshots, direct flash, and low-pressure learning rather than a technically perfect modern camera; its 1/2.5-inch type CCD and 6x Optical Zoom Lens; 35mm equiv. : 35 (W); 5.8 (W)–34.8 (T) mm (35mm equiv. : 35 (W)–210 (T) mm) f/2.8; f/2.8 (W)–f/4.8 (T) are the main character of the look.
Common complaints
Check the lens movement, flash, screen, buttons, and card door calmly before relying on it; older compact bodies can need a little patience without being a bad buy.
What to compare
Compare it with Canon PowerShot A650 IS, Canon PowerShot A1000 IS, Fujifilm FinePix A820, Kodak EasyShare C613 to decide whether you want this exact body, a cheaper nearby compact, or a slightly more capable alternative.
