Canon SD940 IS vs Samsung SL720

The following is a thorough review of the Canon SD940 IS and Samsung SL720, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SD940 IS (12MP) and the SL720 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD940 IS was brought out 2 months after the SL720 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SD940 IS scores versus the SL720 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD940 IS & Samsung SL720. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SD940 IS Gallery & Samsung SL720 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD940 IS has exterior measurements of 89mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Samsung SL720 has dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the SD940 IS against the SL720.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SD940 IS and SL720 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SD940 IS and SL720.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of images however you really should consider the age of the products into consideration.