Canon 7D vs Samsung SL720

Here, we are matching up the Canon 7D and Samsung SL720, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the 7D (18MP) and SL720 (12MP) and the 7D (APS-C) and SL720 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The 7D was announced 4 months later than the SL720 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon 7D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the 7D grades vs the SL720 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 7D & Samsung SL720. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 7D Gallery & Samsung SL720 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon 7D features external dimensions of 148mm x 111mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") and a weight of 860 grams (1.90 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL720 has proportions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Canon 7D and Samsung SL720 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the 7D and the SL720.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 7D and SL720 is 56 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The visual below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 7D and SL720.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 7D with its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon 7D will give you greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively.