Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung TL225

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon SX720 HS versus Samsung TL225, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and TL225 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was brought out 6 years later than the TL225 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX720 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL225 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX720 HS grades against the TL225 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS & Samsung TL225. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX720 HS Gallery & Samsung TL225 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX720 HS has external dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Samsung TL225 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SX720 HS vs the TL225.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX720 HS and TL225 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through specs. The visual below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX720 HS and TL225.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon SX720 HS to show more detail having its extra 8.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent SX720 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.