Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung SL720
90 Imaging
34 Features
37 Overall
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94 Imaging
34 Features
14 Overall
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Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung SL720 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
- 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
- Launched May 2009
- Later Model is Canon SX210 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
- Introduced July 2009
- Also Known as PL70

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung SL720 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung SL720, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the SL720 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SX200 IS was manufactured 2 months earlier than the SL720 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SX200 IS scores versus the SL720 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung SL720 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS & Samsung SL720. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX200 IS Gallery & Samsung SL720 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Samsung SL720
SX200 IS | SL720 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Canon SX200 IS
SL720 | SX200 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Samsung SL720
SX200 IS | SL720 | |||
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Introduced | May 2009 | ![]() | July 2009 | Similar age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung SL720 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX200 IS features physical measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL720 has measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung SL720 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX200 IS and the SL720.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX200 IS and SL720 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung SL720 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX200 IS and SL720.
As you can see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures however you have to factor the age of the products into consideration.

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung SL720 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung SL720 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Samsung SL720 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Samsung SL720 |
Otherwise known as | - | PL70 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2009-05-14 | 2009-07-14 |
Physical type | Compact | 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 | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Max aperture | f/3.4-5.3 | f/2.8-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | 0cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.20 m | 4.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 247 gr (0.54 lb) | 168 gr (0.37 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 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 | NB-5L | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $329 | $119 |