Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung WB210

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon SX720 HS and Samsung WB210, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and WB210 (14MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was released 4 years later than the WB210 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SX720 HS scores against the WB210 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS and Samsung WB210. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX720 HS Gallery and Samsung WB210 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX720 HS features external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Samsung WB210 has proportions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SX720 HS and the WB210.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX720 HS and WB210 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is tough to see the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX720 HS and WB210.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX720 HS to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 6.3MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher SX720 HS will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.