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Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung WB2200F

Portability
89 Imaging
46 Features
51 Overall
48
Canon PowerShot SX720 HS front
 
Samsung WB2200F front
Portability
59 Imaging
40 Features
48 Overall
43

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung WB2200F Key Specs

Canon SX720 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 270g - 110 x 64 x 36mm
  • Launched February 2016
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX710 HS
  • Renewed by Canon SX730 HS
Samsung WB2200F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 708g - 119 x 122 x 99mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung WB2200F Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung WB2200F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and WB2200F (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was revealed 2 years after the WB2200F which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX720 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX720 HS scores vs the WB2200F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Samsung WB2200F

		

		

			
 SX720 HS WB2200F 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016January 2014Newer by 26 months
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Canon SX720 HS

		

		

			
 WB2200F SX720 HS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX720 HS and Samsung WB2200F

		

		

			
 SX720 HS WB2200F 
Manually focus  Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither offers Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung WB2200F Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're intending to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX720 HS offers outside measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Samsung WB2200F has proportions of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") with a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung WB2200F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the SX720 HS versus the WB2200F.
Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung WB2200F size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX720 HS and WB2200F is 89 and 59 respectively.
Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung WB2200F top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung WB2200F Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The picture here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX720 HS and WB2200F.
To sum up, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX720 HS to result in extra detail because of its extra 4.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern SX720 HS should have an edge in sensor technology.
	
			Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung WB2200F sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon SX720 HS
Portrait photography with Samsung WB2200F
47
 has manual focus
 megapixel count good (20.3 megapixels)
 has face detection focusing
 no external flash support
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
44
 has manual focus
 resolution is good (16MP)
 offers face detect focus
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon SX720 HS Street photography factors
Samsung WB2200F Street photography factors
62
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average (270g)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
40
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 heavier than competitors in class (708 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX720 HS Sports photography information
Samsung WB2200F Sports photography information
48
 excellent zoom range (24-960mm  40.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (20.3MP)
 has tracking autofocus
 max fps low (5.9 frames/s)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 terrible battery (250 per charge)
 no phase detect AF
53
 excellent zoom range (20-1200mm  60.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 offers tracking focus
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX720 HS Travel photography information
Samsung WB2200F Travel photography information
67
 lighter than average (270g)
 megapixel count good (20.3 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (24mm)
 great reach (960mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 terrible battery (250 CIPA)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
51
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (20mm)
 great reach (1200mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 heavier than competitors in class (708 grams)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon SX720 HS as a Landscape photography camera
 Samsung WB2200F as a Landscape photography camera
50
 has manual focus
 relatively wide (24mm)
 good sized screen (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (20.3 megapixels)
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 terrible battery (250 per charge)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
46
 has manual focus
 fairly wide (20mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 lack of Time Lapse mode
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX720 HS Vlogging factors
Samsung WB2200F Vlogging factors
34
 relatively wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than average (270 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 display is not selfie friendly
 doesn't have external microphone jack
25
 fairly wide (20mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect focus
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 lack of mic port
 heavier than competitors in class (708 grams)
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Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung WB2200F Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX720 HS and Samsung WB2200F
 Canon PowerShot SX720 HSSamsung WB2200F
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX720 HS Samsung WB2200F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2016-02-18 2014-01-07
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 922k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dot
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 1/8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.9 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 4.00 m 6.00 m (ISO Auto)
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920x1080(30fps), 1280x720(30fps), 640x480(30fps), QVGA(30fps, 30s, Streaming) * High Speed : 360fps(176x128), 240fps(384x288)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 270g (0.60 lbs) 708g (1.56 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-13L BP-1410
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) -
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD, SDHC, SCXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $379 $599