Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung ST30

On this page, we are analyzing the Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung ST30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and ST30 (10MP) and the SX720 HS (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX720 HS was revealed 5 years after the ST30 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX720 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX720 HS grades versus the ST30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS & Samsung ST30. The full galleries are available at Canon SX720 HS Gallery & Samsung ST30 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX720 HS has got external dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Samsung ST30 has dimensions of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SX720 HS against the ST30.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX720 HS and ST30 is 89 and 98 respectively.

Often, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX720 HS and ST30.

As you can see, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX720 HS having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon SX720 HS will offer greater detail because of its extra 10.3MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The fresher SX720 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.