Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung SL720

Below, we are matching up the Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung SL720, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the SL720 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was announced 3 years after the SL720 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX280 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX280 HS matches up versus the SL720 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS & Samsung SL720. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX280 HS Gallery & Samsung SL720 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX280 HS comes with physical dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Samsung SL720 has proportions 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX280 HS and the SL720.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX280 HS and SL720 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Normally, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The pic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX280 HS and SL720.

To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you might want to take the age of the cameras into account. The fresher SX280 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.