Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung ST95

Let's look more closely at the Canon SX720 HS versus Samsung ST95, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and ST95 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was unveiled 5 years later than the ST95 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX720 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SX720 HS matches up versus the ST95 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS and Samsung ST95. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX720 HS Gallery and Samsung ST95 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX720 HS provides physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST95 has measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX720 HS versus Samsung ST95 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX720 HS and the ST95.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX720 HS and ST95 is 89 and 99 respectively.

Often, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX720 HS and ST95.

To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX720 HS to resolve greater detail having an extra 4.3MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SX720 HS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.