Canon 6D vs Samsung SL720

Here, we will be comparing the Canon 6D and Samsung SL720, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the 6D (20MP) and SL720 (12MP) and the 6D (Full frame) and SL720 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The 6D was released 3 years after the SL720 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon 6D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the 6D matches up against the SL720 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 6D & Samsung SL720. The complete galleries are available at Canon 6D Gallery & Samsung SL720 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon 6D enjoys outside measurements of 145mm x 111mm x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") having a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) while the Samsung SL720 has dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Canon 6D and Samsung SL720 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the 6D and the SL720.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6D and SL720 is 59 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 6D and SL720.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 6D because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon 6D will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern 6D should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.