Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Let's look a little more closely at the Canon SX720 HS versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was introduced 3 years after the Galaxy Camera 3G which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SX720 HS matches up versus the Galaxy Camera 3G when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS & Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX720 HS Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX720 HS has physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

See the Canon SX720 HS versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SX720 HS against the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX720 HS and Galaxy Camera 3G is 89 and 90 respectively.

Normally, its tough to see the gap between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The image below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX720 HS and Galaxy Camera 3G.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX720 HS to deliver greater detail using its extra 4.3MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SX720 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.