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Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
51
Overall
48
Canon PowerShot SX720 HS front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 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
  • Replaced the Canon SX710 HS
  • Later Model is Canon SX730 HS
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released January 2014
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Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was introduced 2 years later than the Galaxy Camera 2 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SX720 HS matches up vs the Galaxy Camera 2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 SX720 HS Galaxy Camera 2 
ReleasedFebruary 2016January 2014Fresher by 26 months

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Canon SX720 HS

 Galaxy Camera 2 SX720 HS 
Display size4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution1037k922kClearer display (+115k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX720 HS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 SX720 HS Galaxy Camera 2 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX720 HS features exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has sizing of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 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 differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX720 HS compared to the Galaxy Camera 2.

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX720 HS and Galaxy Camera 2 is 89 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The visual below should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX720 HS and Galaxy Camera 2.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX720 HS to provide more detail using its extra 4.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The younger SX720 HS should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Portrait photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography information
48
manual focus
megapixel count good (20.3 megapixels)
features face detect focus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
44
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Street photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography factors
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (270g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
65
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
lighter than competition (283g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Sports photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography highlights
48
amazing zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20.3MP)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.9 fps)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (250 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
48
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (400 shots)
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Travel photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography advice
67
lighter than competition in class (270g)
megapixel count good (20.3 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (960mm)
missing Timelapse function
not so great battery life (250 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
73
great battery pack (400 CIPA)
lighter than competition (283g)
has bluetooth
supports touch to focus
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Landscape photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography features
50
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20.3MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery life (250 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
52
has manual focus
decently wide (23mm)
big screen (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (400 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX720 HS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Vlogging camera
35
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (270g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
37
decently wide (23mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone socket
lighter than competition (283g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX720 HS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Canon PowerShot SX720 HSSamsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX720 HS Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2016-02-18 2014-01-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 4.8 inches
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.9 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video 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) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 270 grams (0.60 lb) 283 grams (0.62 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images 400 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-13L Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $379 $400