Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung DV150F
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Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
- 270g - 110 x 64 x 36mm
- Released February 2016
- Succeeded the Canon SX710 HS
- Replacement is Canon SX730 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
- 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
- Released January 2013

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung DV150F Overview
Lets look a little more closely at the Canon SX720 HS and Samsung DV150F, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and DV150F (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The SX720 HS was released 3 years after the DV150F which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SX720 HS scores versus the DV150F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung DV150F Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS & Samsung DV150F. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX720 HS Gallery & Samsung DV150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Samsung DV150F
SX720 HS | DV150F | |||
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Released | February 2016 | ![]() | January 2013 | Newer by 38 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+462k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Canon SX720 HS
DV150F | SX720 HS | |||
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Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX720 HS and Samsung DV150F
SX720 HS | DV150F | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX720 HS offers physical dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Samsung DV150F has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX720 HS and Samsung DV150F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SX720 HS and the DV150F.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX720 HS and DV150F is 89 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The image here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX720 HS and DV150F.
Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX720 HS to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 4.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent SX720 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung DV150F Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX720 HS | Samsung DV150F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX720 HS | Samsung DV150F |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2016-02-18 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20.3 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-960mm (40.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-6.9 | f/2.5-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 922 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.9fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 270g (0.60 lb) | 116g (0.26 lb) |
Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") | 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 photos | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-13L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $379 | $150 |