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Canon S200 vs Samsung SL720

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot S200 front
 
Samsung SL720 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon S200 vs Samsung SL720 Key Specs

Canon S200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 181g - 100 x 59 x 26mm
  • Launched February 2014
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
  • Launched July 2009
  • Also referred to as PL70
Photography Glossary

Canon S200 vs Samsung SL720 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon S200 and Samsung SL720, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S200 (10MP) and the SL720 (12MP) is fairly close but the S200 (1/1.7") and SL720 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The S200 was revealed 4 years after the SL720 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon S200 being a Compact camera and the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the S200 scores versus the SL720 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the Samsung SL720

 S200 SL720 
LaunchedFebruary 2014July 2009Newer by 57 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Canon S200

 SL720 S200 

Common features in the Canon S200 and Samsung SL720

 S200 SL720 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon S200 vs Samsung SL720 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon S200 features exterior dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL720 has sizing 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S200 and the SL720.

Canon S200 vs Samsung SL720 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S200 and SL720 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon S200 vs Samsung SL720 top view buttons comparison

Canon S200 vs Samsung SL720 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing a spec sheet. The image here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S200 and SL720.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S200 with its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Samsung SL720 will provide you with more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher S200 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon S200 vs Samsung SL720 sensor size comparison

Canon S200 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S200 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S200 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL720 as a Portrait photography camera
34
has manual focus
supports face detection focusing
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
no RAW files
20
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon S200 Street photography advice
Samsung SL720 Street photography advice
61
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
no RAW files
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition (168 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon S200 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL720 as a Sports photography camera
32
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
low battery life (200 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S200 Travel photography factors
Samsung SL720 Travel photography factors
64
comes with focus by touch
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse function
low battery life (200 CIPA)
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
55
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (168g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S200 Landscape photography information
Samsung SL720 Landscape photography information
46
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
no RAW files
low battery life (200 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
27
quite wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S200 Vlogging highlights
Samsung SL720 Vlogging highlights
33
pretty wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
25
quite wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competition (168 grams)
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Canon S200 vs Samsung SL720 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S200 and Samsung SL720
 Canon PowerShot S200Samsung SL720
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot S200 Samsung SL720
Also Known as - PL70
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2014-02-21 2009-07-14
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 181 gr (0.40 lb) 168 gr (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 200 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH 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
Cost at launch $293 $119