Canon S200 vs Samsung SL720
93 Imaging
36 Features
41 Overall
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94 Imaging
34 Features
14 Overall
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Canon S200 vs Samsung SL720 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon S200 vs Samsung SL720 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S200 & Samsung SL720. The full galleries are viewable at Canon S200 Gallery & Samsung SL720 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the Samsung SL720
S200 | SL720 | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | ![]() | July 2009 | Newer by 57 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Canon S200
SL720 | S200 |
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Common features in the Canon S200 and Samsung SL720
S200 | SL720 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
See the Canon S200 and Samsung SL720 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon S200 vs Samsung SL720 Specifications
Canon PowerShot S200 | Samsung SL720 | |
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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 |