Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung TL205

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung TL205, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and TL205 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

The SX720 HS was announced 6 years later than the TL205 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX720 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL205 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SX720 HS grades vs the TL205 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS & Samsung TL205. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX720 HS Gallery & Samsung TL205 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX720 HS has outside measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Samsung TL205 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung TL205 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX720 HS vs the TL205.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX720 HS and TL205 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by researching specifications. The photograph below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX720 HS and TL205.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX720 HS to provide you with more detail with its extra 8.3MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The newer SX720 HS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.