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Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung TL210

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
51
Overall
48
Canon PowerShot SX720 HS front
 
Samsung TL210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung TL210 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
  • Released February 2016
  • Older Model is Canon SX710 HS
  • Updated by Canon SX730 HS
Samsung TL210
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as PL150
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Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung TL210 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Canon SX720 HS and Samsung TL210, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and TL210 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was launched 6 years after the TL210 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX720 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the SX720 HS grades versus the TL210 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Samsung TL210

 SX720 HS TL210 
IntroducedFebruary 2016January 2010Newer by 75 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Canon SX720 HS

 TL210 SX720 HS 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Canon SX720 HS and Samsung TL210

 SX720 HS TL210 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung TL210 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX720 HS enjoys exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL210 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX720 HS and Samsung TL210 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SX720 HS vs the TL210.

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung TL210 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX720 HS and TL210 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung TL210 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung TL210 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at technical specs. The image underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX720 HS and TL210.

As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX720 HS to give extra detail utilizing its extra 8.3MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern SX720 HS will have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung TL210 sensor size comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung TL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung TL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Portrait photography advice
Samsung TL210 Portrait photography advice
48
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20.3 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
21
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Street photography details
Samsung TL210 Street photography details
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (270 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than average (177g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Sports photography details
Samsung TL210 Sports photography details
48
incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20.3MP)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (5.9 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (250 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX720 HS
Travel photography with Samsung TL210
67
lighter than competition (270g)
decent sensor resolution (20.3 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (960mm)
missing Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (250 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
59
offers focus by touch
built-in flash
rather wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (177 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX720 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL210 as a Landscape photography camera
50
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20.3MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery pack (250 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
37
rather wide (27mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Vlogging info
Samsung TL210 Vlogging info
35
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (270g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
28
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
heavier than average (177 grams)
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Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung TL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX720 HS and Samsung TL210
 Canon PowerShot SX720 HSSamsung TL210
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX720 HS Samsung TL210
Also Known as - PL150
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2016-02-18 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
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 20.3MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.9fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 270 gr (0.60 lbs) 177 gr (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-13L SLB-07B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $379 $230