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Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Samsung SL720

Portability
95
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43
Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS front
 
Samsung SL720 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Samsung SL720 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 360 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.6-7.0) lens
  • 147g - 100 x 58 x 23mm
  • Released January 2016
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
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Also Known as PL70
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Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Samsung SL720 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon ELPH 360 HS versus Samsung SL720, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the ELPH 360 HS (20MP) and SL720 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The ELPH 360 HS was released 6 years later than the SL720 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the ELPH 360 HS scores against the SL720 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 360 HS over the Samsung SL720

 ELPH 360 HS SL720 
RevealedJanuary 2016July 2009More recent by 79 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Canon ELPH 360 HS

 SL720 ELPH 360 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 360 HS and Samsung SL720

 ELPH 360 HS SL720 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Samsung SL720 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 360 HS offers outer dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Samsung SL720 has sizing of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Canon ELPH 360 HS versus Samsung SL720 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 360 HS against the SL720.

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Samsung SL720 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 360 HS and SL720 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Samsung SL720 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Samsung SL720 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The visual below will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 360 HS and SL720.

All in all, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon ELPH 360 HS to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 360 HS will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Samsung SL720 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Samsung SL720 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Samsung SL720 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS Portrait photography information
Samsung SL720 Portrait photography information
44
has manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
offers face detection focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS Street photography advice
Samsung SL720 Street photography advice
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (147g)
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than others (168 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS Sports photography info
Samsung SL720 Sports photography info
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
continuous shooting slow (2.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (180 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 360 HS
Travel photography with Samsung SL720
64
MP count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery pack (180 CIPA)
more heavy than competition in class (147 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
56
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (168 grams)
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS Landscape photography features
Samsung SL720 Landscape photography features
48
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery pack (180 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
27
relatively wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 360 HS Vlogging features
Samsung SL720 Vlogging features
33
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (147g)
25
relatively wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone jack
more heavy than others (168g)
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Canon ELPH 360 HS vs Samsung SL720 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 360 HS and Samsung SL720
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HSSamsung SL720
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS Samsung SL720
Also called - PL70
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2016-01-05 2009-07-14
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.6-7.0 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 2.5 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at Auto ISO) 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 147 grams (0.32 lb) 168 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 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 180 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $209 $119