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Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung SL720

Portability
89
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48
Canon PowerShot SX720 HS front
 
Samsung SL720 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung SL720 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
  • Previous Model is Canon SX710 HS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX730 HS
Samsung SL720
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Also Known as PL70
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Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung SL720 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Canon SX720 HS versus Samsung SL720, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and SL720 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was introduced 6 years later than the SL720 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX720 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the SX720 HS scores vs the SL720 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Samsung SL720

 SX720 HS SL720 
ReleasedFebruary 2016July 2009More recent by 81 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Canon SX720 HS

 SL720 SX720 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX720 HS and Samsung SL720

 SX720 HS SL720 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung SL720 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX720 HS has got exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Samsung SL720 has dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX720 HS versus Samsung SL720 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SX720 HS versus the SL720.

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung SL720 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX720 HS and SL720 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung SL720 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung SL720 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through specs. The visual underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX720 HS and SL720.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX720 HS to provide you with more detail using its extra 8.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer SX720 HS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung SL720 sensor size comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung SL720 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung SL720 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX720 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL720 as a Portrait photography camera
47
has manual focus
good MP (20.3MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
20
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Street photography features
Samsung SL720 Street photography features
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (270 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than others (168g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX720 HS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL720 as a Sports photography camera
48
amazing zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20.3MP)
comes with tracking focus
low frames per second (5.9 frames per second)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (250 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Travel photography advice
Samsung SL720 Travel photography advice
67
lighter than competition (270g)
good MP (20.3 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (960mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery life (250 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
55
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (168 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Landscape photography features
Samsung SL720 Landscape photography features
50
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20.3MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery life (250 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
27
relatively wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX720 HS
Vlogging with Samsung SL720
34
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (270 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
25
relatively wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic support
heavier than others (168g)
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Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung SL720 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX720 HS and Samsung SL720
 Canon PowerShot SX720 HSSamsung SL720
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX720 HS Samsung SL720
Alternative name - PL70
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2016-02-18 2009-07-14
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
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) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 5.9 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 270g (0.60 pounds) 168g (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" 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 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-13L SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $379 $119