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Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
89
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48
Canon PowerShot SX720 HS front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung HZ30W 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
  • Revealed February 2016
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX710 HS
  • Updated by Canon SX730 HS
Samsung HZ30W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as WB600
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Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung HZ30W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and HZ30W (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was manufactured 6 years after the HZ30W which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX720 HS matches up vs the HZ30W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Samsung HZ30W

 SX720 HS HZ30W 
ReleasedFebruary 2016January 2010More modern by 75 months
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Canon SX720 HS

 HZ30W SX720 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX720 HS and Samsung HZ30W

 SX720 HS HZ30W 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX720 HS has outer 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) while the Samsung HZ30W has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX720 HS versus the HZ30W.

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX720 HS and HZ30W is 89 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at specs. The picture below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX720 HS and HZ30W.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon SX720 HS to give more detail due to its extra 8.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern SX720 HS provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Portrait photography advice
Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography advice
47
you can focus manually
MP count good (20.3MP)
provides face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
29
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX720 HS
Street photography with Samsung HZ30W
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (270 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Sports photography highlights
Samsung HZ30W Sports photography highlights
48
amazing zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20.3 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
low fps (5.9 frames/s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (250 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
42
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX720 HS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than average in class (270 grams)
MP count good (20.3MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (960mm)
no Timelapse function
terrible battery life (250 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
63
lighter than competition (245 grams)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX720 HS
Landscape photography with Samsung HZ30W
50
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20.3MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery life (250 shots)
no Timelapse function
43
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX720 HS
Vlogging with Samsung HZ30W
34
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (270g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no external microphone support
30
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
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Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX720 HS and Samsung HZ30W
 Canon PowerShot SX720 HSSamsung HZ30W
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX720 HS Samsung HZ30W
Also called as - WB600
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2016-02-18 2010-01-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.9 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 270g (0.60 lbs) 245g (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-13L SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $379 $280