Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung ST80

Following is a extended assessment of the Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung ST80, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and ST80 (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was brought out 6 years after the ST80 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX720 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX720 HS scores against the ST80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS and Samsung ST80. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX720 HS Gallery and Samsung ST80 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account 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") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Samsung ST80 has dimensions of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX720 HS compared to the ST80.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX720 HS and ST80 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX720 HS and ST80.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon SX720 HS to provide you with greater detail having its extra 6.3MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The newer SX720 HS will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.