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Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung TL320

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
51
Overall
48
Canon PowerShot SX720 HS front
 
Samsung TL320 front
Portability
98
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung TL320 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
  • Superseded the Canon SX710 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX730 HS
Samsung TL320
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • n/ag - 97 x 61 x 21mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Alternative Name is WB1000
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Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung TL320 Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung TL320, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and TL320 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was released 7 years after the TL320 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX720 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the SX720 HS matches up vs the TL320 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Samsung TL320

 SX720 HS TL320 
ReleasedFebruary 2016February 2009Newer by 86 months
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Canon SX720 HS

 TL320 SX720 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX720 HS and Samsung TL320

 SX720 HS TL320 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung TL320 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX720 HS features outside measurements 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 TL320 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX720 HS vs the TL320.

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung TL320 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX720 HS and TL320 is 89 and 98 respectively.

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung TL320 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung TL320 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The image here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX720 HS and TL320.

To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon SX720 HS to render extra detail as a result of its extra 8.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent SX720 HS provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung TL320 sensor size comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung TL320 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung TL320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX720 HS
Portrait photography with Samsung TL320
48
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20.3 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
has manual focus
includes face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX720 HS
Street photography with Samsung TL320
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (270 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Sports photography advice
Samsung TL320 Sports photography advice
48
incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20.3 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
slow fps (5.9 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (250 shots)
has no phase detect AF
30
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX720 HS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL320 as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than competition (270 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (20.3 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (960mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery power (250 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
59
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Landscape photography factors
Samsung TL320 Landscape photography factors
50
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20.3 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery power (250 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
43
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Vlogging factors
Samsung TL320 Vlogging factors
35
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (270 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
31
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
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Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung TL320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX720 HS and Samsung TL320
 Canon PowerShot SX720 HSSamsung TL320
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX720 HS Samsung TL320
Also Known as - WB1000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2016-02-18 2009-02-23
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 922k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.9fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.00 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
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, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 270 gr (0.60 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-13L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots 1 1
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