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Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
89
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48
Canon PowerShot SX720 HS front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Key Specs

Canon SX720 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • New Model is Canon SX730 HS
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released February 2013
  • Additionally referred to as Wi-Fi
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Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon SX720 HS and Samsung Galaxy Camera, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and Galaxy Camera (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was unveiled 3 years after the Galaxy Camera which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX720 HS matches up vs the Galaxy Camera with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 SX720 HS Galaxy Camera 
ReleasedFebruary 2016February 2013More modern by 37 months

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Canon SX720 HS

 Galaxy Camera SX720 HS 
Display dimension4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX720 HS and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 SX720 HS Galaxy Camera 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution922k922kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX720 HS has got exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX720 HS and Samsung Galaxy Camera in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the SX720 HS vs the Galaxy Camera.

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX720 HS and Galaxy Camera is 89 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX720 HS and Galaxy Camera.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX720 HS to show extra detail having an extra 4.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SX720 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Portrait photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography highlights
47
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20.3 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
39
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX720 HS
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (270g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (300g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX720 HS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Sports photography camera
48
long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20.3 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (5.9 frames/s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (250 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
49
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Travel photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography features
67
lighter than competition in class (270g)
good megapixels (20.3MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (960mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery power (250 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than others in class (300 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (23mm)
long zoom (481mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Landscape photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography advice
50
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20.3 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery power (250 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
49
has manual focus
relatively wide (23mm)
very good size screen (4.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Vlogging features
Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging features
34
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (270g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic socket
36
relatively wide (23mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone socket
lighter than others in class (300 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX720 HS and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Canon PowerShot SX720 HSSamsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX720 HS Samsung Galaxy Camera
Otherwise known as - Wi-Fi
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2016-02-18 2013-02-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 4.8 inch
Display resolution 922k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.9 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 270g (0.60 pounds) 300g (0.66 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
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 250 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-13L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $379 $450