Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung SL720

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung SL720, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the SX60 HS (16MP) and SL720 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX60 HS was announced 5 years after the SL720 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX60 HS grades versus the SL720 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS and Samsung SL720. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX60 HS Gallery and Samsung SL720 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and size. The Canon SX60 HS comes with outside measurements of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) while 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).

Examine the Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung SL720 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX60 HS compared to the SL720.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX60 HS and SL720 is 61 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out technical specs. The picture below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX60 HS and SL720.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX60 HS to show extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher SX60 HS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.