Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung SL720

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SX130 IS versus Samsung SL720, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the SL720 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was brought out 14 months later than the SL720 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX130 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX130 IS matches up vs the SL720 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS and Samsung SL720. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX130 IS Gallery and Samsung SL720 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX130 IS features outer dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Samsung SL720 has specifications 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 SX130 IS versus Samsung SL720 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX130 IS vs the SL720.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX130 IS and SL720 is 85 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing specs. The visual below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX130 IS and SL720.

All in all, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP and you should expect comparable quality of files however you will want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent SX130 IS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.