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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung SL720

Portability
64
Imaging
33
Features
53
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Samsung SL720 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung SL720 Key Specs

Canon SX1 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
  • Revealed March 2009
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
  • Alternative Name is PL70
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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung SL720 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon SX1 IS and Samsung SL720, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX1 IS (10MP) and the SL720 (12MP) is fairly close and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was manufactured 3 months earlier than the SL720 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SX1 IS grades against the SL720 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Samsung SL720

 SX1 IS SL720 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Canon SX1 IS

 SL720 SX1 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Samsung SL720

 SX1 IS SL720 
LaunchedMarch 2009July 2009Same age
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung SL720 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX1 IS enjoys exterior measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) while the Samsung SL720 has proportions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SX1 IS against the SL720.

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung SL720 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX1 IS and SL720 is 64 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung SL720 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung SL720 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX1 IS and SL720.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung SL720 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung SL720 sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung SL720 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung SL720 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX1 IS
Portrait photography with Samsung SL720
46
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/500s)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX1 IS
Street photography with Samsung SL720
56
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (615g)
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competitors (168 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX1 IS
Sports photography with Samsung SL720
33
long zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Travel photography advice
Samsung SL720 Travel photography advice
52
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (28mm)
great zoom (560mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (615g)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
56
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (168 grams)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Landscape photography highlights
Samsung SL720 Landscape photography highlights
44
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse mode
27
quite wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Vlogging information
Samsung SL720 Vlogging information
57
pretty wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competition (615 grams)
25
quite wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (168g)
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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung SL720 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Samsung SL720
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISSamsung SL720
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Samsung SL720
Also called as - PL70
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-03-27 2009-07-14
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type 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 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus range 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.20 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 615 gr (1.36 lbs) 168 gr (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 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 model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $600 $119