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Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung SL720

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
47
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
Samsung SL720 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung SL720 Key Specs

Canon SX610 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 191g - 105 x 61 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Old Model is Canon SX600 HS
Samsung SL720
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Additionally referred to as PL70
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Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung SL720 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung SL720, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and SL720 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was unveiled 5 years after the SL720 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX610 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX610 HS matches up against the SL720 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Samsung SL720

 SX610 HS SL720 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015July 2009Newer by 67 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Canon SX610 HS

 SL720 SX610 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Samsung SL720

 SX610 HS SL720 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung SL720 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX610 HS has outer measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL720 has proportions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung SL720 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SX610 HS versus the SL720.

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung SL720 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX610 HS and SL720 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung SL720 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung SL720 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at specs. The picture here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX610 HS and SL720.

All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX610 HS to give more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent SX610 HS provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung SL720 sensor size comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung SL720 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung SL720 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL720 as a Portrait photography camera
44
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
20
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Street photography details
Samsung SL720 Street photography details
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (191g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competitors (168g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Sports photography information
Samsung SL720 Sports photography information
44
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
includes tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (2.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (270 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL720 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition (191g)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (270 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
55
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (168g)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX610 HS
Landscape photography with Samsung SL720
48
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery life (270 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
27
quite wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX610 HS
Vlogging with Samsung SL720
35
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (191 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
25
quite wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic port
heavier than competitors (168g)
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Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung SL720 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and Samsung SL720
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSSamsung SL720
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX610 HS Samsung SL720
Alternate name - PL70
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2015-01-06 2009-07-14
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type 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 range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 2.5 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 191g (0.42 pounds) 168g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 270 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $214 $119