Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung ST700

Below is a thorough analysis of the Canon SX720 HS versus Samsung ST700, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and ST700 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was released 5 years later than the ST700 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX720 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST700 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SX720 HS matches up versus the ST700 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS and Samsung ST700. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX720 HS Gallery and Samsung ST700 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX720 HS offers outside 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 ST700 has sizing of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX720 HS versus Samsung ST700 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SX720 HS versus the ST700.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX720 HS and ST700 is 89 and 99 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX720 HS and ST700.

All in all, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon SX720 HS to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 4.3MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger SX720 HS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.