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Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung SL720

Portability
63
Imaging
47
Features
67
Overall
55
Canon PowerShot SX70 HS front
 
Samsung SL720 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung SL720 Key Specs

Canon SX70 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 608g - 127 x 91 x 117mm
  • Announced September 2018
Samsung SL720
(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
  • Launched July 2009
  • Also Known as PL70
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Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung SL720 Overview

Below is a detailed assessment of the Canon SX70 HS versus Samsung SL720, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and SL720 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was brought out 9 years later than the SL720 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX70 HS grades vs the SL720 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX70 HS over the Samsung SL720

 SX70 HS SL720 
LaunchedSeptember 2018July 2009More recent by 112 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Canon SX70 HS

 SL720 SX70 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX70 HS and Samsung SL720

 SX70 HS SL720 
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung SL720 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX70 HS offers exterior dimensions of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") along with a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL720 has measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX70 HS versus Samsung SL720 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX70 HS compared to the SL720.

Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung SL720 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX70 HS and SL720 is 63 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung SL720 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung SL720 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The photograph here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX70 HS and SL720.

All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX70 HS to give you more detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SX70 HS provides an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung SL720 sensor size comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung SL720 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung SL720 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX70 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL720 as a Portrait photography camera
54
manual focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX70 HS as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL720 as a Street photography camera
58
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (608g)
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition (168g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Sports photography highlights
Samsung SL720 Sports photography highlights
56
great zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Travel photography highlights
Samsung SL720 Travel photography highlights
64
supports bluetooth
decent megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (21mm)
great zoom (1365mm)
heavier than competition (608 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
56
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (168 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Landscape photography information
Samsung SL720 Landscape photography information
58
manual focus
rather wide (21mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
delivers RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
small sensor (1/2.3")
27
decently wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Vlogging factors
Samsung SL720 Vlogging factors
64
rather wide (21mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic support
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
heavier than competition (608g)
25
decently wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competition (168g)
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Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung SL720 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX70 HS and Samsung SL720
 Canon PowerShot SX70 HSSamsung SL720
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Samsung SL720
Also referred to as - PL70
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2018-09-20 2009-07-14
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 8 -
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 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21-1365mm (65.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus range 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at Auto ISO) 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 608 gr (1.34 lb) 168 gr (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 127 x 91 x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") 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 325 photos -
Battery form Built-in -
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $550 $119