Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung SL720
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Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung SL720 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1280 video
- 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
- 188g - 104 x 61 x 26mm
- Introduced January 2014
- New Model is Canon SX610 HS
(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
- Released July 2009
- Additionally Known as PL70

Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung SL720 Overview
Lets examine more in depth at the Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung SL720, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the SX600 HS (16MP) and SL720 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SX600 HS was launched 4 years later than the SL720 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX600 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX600 HS grades versus the SL720 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung SL720 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS & Samsung SL720. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX600 HS Gallery & Samsung SL720 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Samsung SL720
SX600 HS | SL720 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | ![]() | July 2009 | Fresher by 55 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Canon SX600 HS
SL720 | SX600 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Samsung SL720
SX600 HS | SL720 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither features Touch display |
Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung SL720 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX600 HS enjoys outside dimensions of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Samsung SL720 has dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung SL720 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX600 HS compared to the SL720.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX600 HS and SL720 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung SL720 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out technical specs. The photograph below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX600 HS and SL720.
As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SX600 HS to show extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent SX600 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung SL720 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung SL720 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS | Samsung SL720 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX600 HS | Samsung SL720 |
Other name | - | PL70 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2014-01-06 | 2009-07-14 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 4+ | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.8-6.9 | f/2.8-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | PureColor II G (TFT) | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T)) | 4.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1280 | 640x480 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 188 grams (0.41 lb) | 168 grams (0.37 lb) |
Dimensions | 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") | 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 290 photographs | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6LH | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $249 | $119 |