Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung SL720
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Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung SL720 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung SL720 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS & Samsung SL720. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX720 HS Gallery & Samsung SL720 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Samsung SL720
SX720 HS | SL720 | |||
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Released | February 2016 | ![]() | July 2009 | More recent by 81 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Canon SX720 HS
SL720 | SX720 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX720 HS and Samsung SL720
SX720 HS | SL720 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung SL720 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX720 HS | Samsung SL720 | |
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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 |