Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung SL720

Here, we are looking at the Canon SX40 HS and Samsung SL720, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX40 HS (12MP) and the SL720 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX40 HS was unveiled 2 years later than the SL720 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SX40 HS scores vs the SL720 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS and Samsung SL720. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX40 HS Gallery and Samsung SL720 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX40 HS has outside measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL720 has specifications of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX40 HS and Samsung SL720 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX40 HS vs the SL720.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX40 HS and SL720 is 64 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The graphic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX40 HS and SL720.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP so you should expect similar quality of images although you really should take the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent SX40 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.