Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung SL720

The following is a extensive assessment of the Canon SX260 HS and Samsung SL720, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the SL720 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was brought out 2 years after the SL720 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX260 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX260 HS matches up versus the SL720 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and Samsung SL720. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Samsung SL720 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX260 HS features physical dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Samsung SL720 has specifications of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the SX260 HS and the SL720.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX260 HS and SL720 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Normally, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The pic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX260 HS and SL720.

To sum up, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP so you should expect comparable quality of photos however you would want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The newer SX260 HS should have a benefit in sensor innovation.