Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung GX-1S

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon SX720 HS and Samsung GX-1S, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and GX-1S (6MP) and the SX720 HS (1/2.3") and GX-1S (APS-C) posses totally different sensor size.

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The SX720 HS was introduced 10 years after the GX-1S which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX720 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX720 HS grades vs the GX-1S when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS and Samsung GX-1S. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX720 HS Gallery and Samsung GX-1S Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX720 HS provides physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Samsung GX-1S has dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX720 HS and Samsung GX-1S in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX720 HS vs the GX-1S.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX720 HS and GX-1S is 89 and 68 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The pic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX720 HS and GX-1S.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX720 HS with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Canon SX720 HS will offer more detail using its extra 14.3MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger SX720 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.