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Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung SL720

Portability
65
Imaging
33
Features
39
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
Samsung SL720 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung SL720 Key Specs

Canon SX10 IS
(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
Samsung SL720
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Samsung SL720

 SX10 IS SL720 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Canon SX10 IS

 SL720 SX10 IS 
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Samsung SL720

 SX10 IS SL720 
ReleasedJanuary 2009July 2009Same generation
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung SL720 size comparison

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

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung SL720 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung SL720 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung SL720 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Portrait photography highlights
Samsung SL720 Portrait photography highlights
39
has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500s)
features face detect autofocus
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Street photography factors
Samsung SL720 Street photography factors
49
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than average (600 grams)
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than others (168g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL720 as a Sports photography camera
33
excellent zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX10 IS
Travel photography with Samsung SL720
52
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (560mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (600g)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than others (168g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Landscape photography details
Samsung SL720 Landscape photography details
34
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
27
rather wide (28mm)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX10 IS
Vlogging with Samsung SL720
52
rather wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than average (600g)
25
rather wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than others (168 grams)
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Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung SL720 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and Samsung SL720
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISSamsung SL720
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