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Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung TL100

Portability
89
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48
Canon PowerShot SX720 HS front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs

Canon SX720 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 270g - 110 x 64 x 36mm
  • Introduced February 2016
  • Succeeded the Canon SX710 HS
  • Updated by Canon SX730 HS
Samsung TL100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Also referred to as ST50
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Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung TL100 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon SX720 HS and Samsung TL100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and TL100 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was announced 7 years after the TL100 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX720 HS scores against the TL100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Samsung TL100

 SX720 HS TL100 
IntroducedFebruary 2016January 2009Newer by 87 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Canon SX720 HS

 TL100 SX720 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX720 HS and Samsung TL100

 SX720 HS TL100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX720 HS provides physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Samsung TL100 has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX720 HS and Samsung TL100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SX720 HS and the TL100.

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX720 HS and TL100 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The pic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX720 HS and TL100.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX720 HS to offer extra detail with its extra 8.3MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The newer SX720 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Portrait photography factors
Samsung TL100 Portrait photography factors
47
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20.3MP)
supports face detection focusing
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
26
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX720 HS
Street photography with Samsung TL100
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (270 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
53
has image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than others (219 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Sports photography details
Samsung TL100 Sports photography details
48
long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20.3MP)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.9 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery pack (250 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
33
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Travel photography highlights
Samsung TL100 Travel photography highlights
67
lighter than competitors (270 grams)
megapixel count good (20.3 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (960mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (250 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
48
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (219g)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Landscape photography factors
Samsung TL100 Landscape photography factors
50
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20.3MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery pack (250 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
27
has image stabilization (Digital)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Vlogging factors
Samsung TL100 Vlogging factors
34
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (270g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no external mic jack
26
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focusing
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic support
heavier than others (219g)
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Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX720 HS and Samsung TL100
 Canon PowerShot SX720 HSSamsung TL100
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX720 HS Samsung TL100
Also called - ST50
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2016-02-18 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
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 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 5.9 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data 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 270 gr (0.60 lb) 219 gr (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-13L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $379 $22