Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung SL720
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Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung SL720 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
- Released January 2009
- Later Model is Canon SX20 IS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
- Released July 2009
- Also referred to as PL70

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung SL720 Overview
Let's look more in depth at the Canon SX10 IS versus Samsung SL720, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX10 IS (10MP) and the SL720 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The SX10 IS was manufactured 6 months before the SL720 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SX10 IS scores vs the SL720 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung SL720 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS and Samsung SL720. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX10 IS Gallery and Samsung SL720 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Samsung SL720
SX10 IS | SL720 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Canon SX10 IS
SL720 | SX10 IS | |||
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Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Samsung SL720
SX10 IS | SL720 | |||
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Released | January 2009 | ![]() | July 2009 | Same generation |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch screen |
Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung SL720 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX10 IS offers outer measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst 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).
Analyze the Canon SX10 IS versus Samsung SL720 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SX10 IS versus the SL720.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX10 IS and SL720 is 65 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung SL720 Sensor Comparison
Often, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX10 IS and SL720.
As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Samsung SL720 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung SL720 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung SL720 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX10 IS | Samsung SL720 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX10 IS | Samsung SL720 |
Also called | - | PL70 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Released | 2009-01-15 | 2009-07-14 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | 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 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/2.8-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | 0cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/500 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 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 | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video data format | 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 600g (1.32 lb) | 168g (0.37 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") | 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | - | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/MMC card | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $275 | $119 |