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Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
51
Overall
48
Canon PowerShot SX720 HS front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Key Specs

Canon SX720 HS
(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
  • Launched February 2016
  • Old Model is Canon SX710 HS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX730 HS
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released August 2012
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Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 SX720 HS Galaxy Camera 3G 
ReleasedFebruary 2016August 2012More modern by 43 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display resolution922k0kClearer display (+922k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Canon SX720 HS

 Galaxy Camera 3G SX720 HS 
Display size4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX720 HS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 SX720 HS Galaxy Camera 3G 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

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

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX720 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Portrait photography camera
48
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20.3 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Street photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography info
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (270 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Sports photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography highlights
48
incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20.3MP)
includes tracking focus
max fps very slow (5.9 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery power (250 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
45
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Travel photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography advice
67
lighter than others (270g)
megapixel count good (20.3 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (960mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (250 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
72
lighter than competition in class (305g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
reasonably wide (23mm)
great zoom (481mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Landscape photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography information
50
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20.3MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery power (250 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
47
reasonably wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
big screen (4.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX720 HS
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
35
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (270 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have mic port
37
reasonably wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no mic socket
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Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX720 HS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Canon PowerShot SX720 HSSamsung Galaxy Camera 3G
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX720 HS Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2016-02-18 2012-08-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 -
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 4.8 inch
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s -
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s -
Continuous shooting rate 5.9 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB 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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 270 grams (0.60 lbs) 305 grams (0.67 lbs)
Physical 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 images -
Battery type 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 1 1
Launch price $379 $606