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Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung SL102

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
51
Overall
48
Canon PowerShot SX720 HS front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung SL102 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
  • Announced February 2016
  • Replaced the Canon SX710 HS
  • Later Model is Canon SX730 HS
Samsung SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Additionally Known as ES55
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Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung SL102 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Canon SX720 HS versus Samsung SL102, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and SL102 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was manufactured 7 years later than the SL102 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SX720 HS matches up against the SL102 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Samsung SL102

 SX720 HS SL102 
LaunchedFebruary 2016January 2009Fresher by 87 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Canon SX720 HS

 SL102 SX720 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX720 HS and Samsung SL102

 SX720 HS SL102 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Canon SX720 HS enjoys exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL102 has specifications of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SX720 HS versus the SL102.

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX720 HS and SL102 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The visual here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX720 HS and SL102.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX720 HS to resolve greater detail due to its extra 10.3MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger SX720 HS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX720 HS
Portrait photography with Samsung SL102
48
focusing manually
good megapixels (20.3 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
25
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Street photography highlights
Samsung SL102 Street photography highlights
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (270 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
55
lighter than competition (116g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Sports photography factors
Samsung SL102 Sports photography factors
48
amazing zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20.3MP)
has tracking focus
low frames per second (5.9 fps)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (250 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Travel photography features
Samsung SL102 Travel photography features
67
lighter than competition (270 grams)
good megapixels (20.3 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (960mm)
no Timelapse mode
low battery life (250 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
62
lighter than competition (116g)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX720 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Landscape photography camera
50
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20.3 megapixels)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery life (250 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
27
fast max aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Vlogging factors
Samsung SL102 Vlogging factors
35
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (270 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no microphone support
30
fast max aperture (f)
supports face detection focus
lighter than competition (116g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
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Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX720 HS and Samsung SL102
 Canon PowerShot SX720 HSSamsung SL102
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX720 HS Samsung SL102
Also Known as - ES55
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2016-02-18 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.9 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 270g (0.60 pounds) 116g (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-13L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $379 $130