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Canon R6 vs Samsung SL720

Portability
61
Imaging
74
Features
90
Overall
80
Canon EOS R6 front
 
Samsung SL720 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon R6 vs Samsung SL720 Key Specs

Canon R6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 680g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
  • Released July 2020
  • New Model is Canon R6 II
Samsung SL720
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Other Name is PL70
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Canon R6 vs Samsung SL720 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon R6 and Samsung SL720, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the R6 (20MP) and SL720 (12MP) and the R6 (Full frame) and SL720 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The R6 was launched 11 years after the SL720 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon R6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the R6 matches up vs the SL720 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R6 over the Samsung SL720

 R6 SL720 
IntroducedJuly 2020July 2009Newer by 134 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1620k230kCrisper display (+1390k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Canon R6

 SL720 R6 

Common features in the Canon R6 and Samsung SL720

 R6 SL720 

Canon R6 vs Samsung SL720 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Canon R6 features outer measurements of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") having a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Samsung SL720 has specifications of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the R6 against the SL720.

Canon R6 vs Samsung SL720 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R6 and SL720 is 61 and 94 respectively.

Canon R6 vs Samsung SL720 top view buttons comparison

Canon R6 vs Samsung SL720 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The pic below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the R6 and SL720.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The R6 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon R6 will give you more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent R6 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon R6 vs Samsung SL720 sensor size comparison

Canon R6 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R6 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R6 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL720 as a Portrait photography camera
84
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon R6
Street photography with Samsung SL720
78
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
supports touch focus
environment sealing
above average high ISO (102,400)
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than average (168g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R6 Sports photography advice
Samsung SL720 Sports photography advice
81
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
low battery life (360 shots)
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon R6 Travel photography advice
Samsung SL720 Travel photography advice
67
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
supports touch focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
screen is selfie friendly
no Time Lapse mode
low battery life (360 CIPA)
56
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (168g)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R6 Landscape photography information
Samsung SL720 Landscape photography information
78
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
above average high ISO (102,400)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
two card slots
low battery life (360 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
27
really wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R6 Vlogging info
Samsung SL720 Vlogging info
79
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic socket
25
really wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic support
heavier than average (168 grams)
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Canon R6 vs Samsung SL720 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R6 and Samsung SL720
 Canon EOS R6Samsung SL720
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model Canon EOS R6 Samsung SL720
Also Known as - PL70
Type Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2020-07-09 2009-07-14
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic X -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 102400 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 6072 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon RF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-102mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Total lenses 17 -
Crop factor 1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 1,620k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1500 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/8000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.60 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 (60p/​30p/​23.98p) |1920x1080 (120p/​60p/​50p/​30p/​25p/​24p/​23.98p) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 680 gr (1.50 lbs) 168 gr (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 360 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E6NH SLB-10A
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Dual SD slots (UHS-II supported) SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Two Single
Launch price $2,499 $119