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Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung SL720

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
32
Overall
36
Canon ELPH 130 front
 
Samsung SL720 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung SL720 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 130
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Other Name is IXUS 140
Samsung SL720
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Additionally referred to as PL70
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung SL720 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Canon ELPH 130 versus Samsung SL720, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 130 (16MP) and SL720 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The ELPH 130 was brought out 3 years after the SL720 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the ELPH 130 grades against the SL720 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 130 over the Samsung SL720

 ELPH 130 SL720 
RevealedJanuary 2013July 2009More modern by 43 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Canon ELPH 130

 SL720 ELPH 130 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 130 and Samsung SL720

 ELPH 130 SL720 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung SL720 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 130 offers outer measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Samsung SL720 has dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Canon ELPH 130 versus Samsung SL720 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 130 and the SL720.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung SL720 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 130 and SL720 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung SL720 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung SL720 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by going over specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 130 and SL720.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon ELPH 130 to offer you extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 130 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung SL720 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Portrait photography details
Samsung SL720 Portrait photography details
35
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Street photography advice
Samsung SL720 Street photography advice
58
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than average (168g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 130
Sports photography with Samsung SL720
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (190 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Travel photography details
Samsung SL720 Travel photography details
63
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (190 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
56
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (168 grams)
low MP (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL720 as a Landscape photography camera
42
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery pack (190 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
27
relatively wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 130
Vlogging with Samsung SL720
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
25
relatively wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than average (168g)
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung SL720 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 130 and Samsung SL720
 Canon ELPH 130Samsung SL720
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model type Canon ELPH 130 Samsung SL720
Other name IXUS 140 PL70
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2013-01-07 2009-07-14
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 gr (0.29 pounds) 168 gr (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 190 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $0 $119