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Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung SL720

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Samsung SL720 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung SL720 Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX200 IS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX230 HS
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
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Also referred to as PL70
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Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung SL720 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Canon SX210 IS versus Samsung SL720, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the SL720 (12MP) is very close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was introduced 12 months after the SL720 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX210 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX210 IS matches up vs the SL720 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Samsung SL720

 SX210 IS SL720 
IntroducedJune 2010July 2009Newer by 12 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Canon SX210 IS

 SL720 SX210 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Samsung SL720

 SX210 IS SL720 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung SL720 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX210 IS comes with exterior dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Samsung SL720 has dimensions 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX210 IS against the SL720.

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung SL720 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX210 IS and SL720 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung SL720 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung SL720 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The image below might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX210 IS and SL720.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX210 IS to result in extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics more aggressively. The fresher SX210 IS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung SL720 sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung SL720 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung SL720 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Portrait photography details
Samsung SL720 Portrait photography details
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focusing manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Street photography details
Samsung SL720 Street photography details
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (220 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than average in class (168 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL720 as a Sports photography camera
43
long zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Travel photography details
Samsung SL720 Travel photography details
68
lighter than competition in class (220 grams)
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long zoom (392mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
56
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (168g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Landscape photography factors
Samsung SL720 Landscape photography factors
48
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
27
really wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX210 IS
Vlogging with Samsung SL720
30
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (220g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
25
really wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than average in class (168 grams)
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Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung SL720 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Samsung SL720
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISSamsung SL720
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Samsung SL720
Other name - PL70
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2010-06-16 2009-07-14
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
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 28-392mm (14.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 220 grams (0.49 lb) 168 grams (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 Overall 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/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $226 $119