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Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung WB750

Portability
89
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48
Canon PowerShot SX720 HS front
 
Samsung WB750 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
50
Overall
41

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung WB750 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
  • Released February 2016
  • Replaced the Canon SX710 HS
  • New Model is Canon SX730 HS
Samsung WB750
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 25mm
  • Launched September 2011
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Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung WB750 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX720 HS versus Samsung WB750, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and WB750 (13MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was revealed 4 years after the WB750 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SX720 HS scores against the WB750 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Samsung WB750

 SX720 HS WB750 
LaunchedFebruary 2016September 2011Newer by 55 months
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Canon SX720 HS

 WB750 SX720 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX720 HS and Samsung WB750

 SX720 HS WB750 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung WB750 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX720 HS provides physical dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Samsung WB750 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX720 HS versus Samsung WB750 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the SX720 HS and the WB750.

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung WB750 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX720 HS and WB750 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung WB750 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung WB750 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The picture below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX720 HS and WB750.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon SX720 HS to render extra detail because of its extra 7.3MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern SX720 HS is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung WB750 sensor size comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung WB750 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung WB750 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB750 Portrait photography advice
47
has manual focus
good MP (20.3MP)
has face detect focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
41
has manual focus
megapixel count good (13MP)
provides face detect focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Street photography information
Samsung WB750 Street photography information
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (270 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (193 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Sports photography factors
Samsung WB750 Sports photography factors
48
amazing zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20.3 megapixels)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.9 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (250 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
51
long zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX720 HS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB750 as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than competitors (270g)
good MP (20.3MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (960mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low battery life (250 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition (193g)
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (432mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX720 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB750 as a Landscape photography camera
50
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20.3MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery life (250 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
48
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (13MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX720 HS
Vlogging with Samsung WB750
34
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (270g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic port
34
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (193 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have microphone socket
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Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung WB750 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX720 HS and Samsung WB750
 Canon PowerShot SX720 HSSamsung WB750
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX720 HS Samsung WB750
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2016-02-18 2011-09-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3MP 13MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4096 x 3072
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.9 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320x 240 fps (30/15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 270 grams (0.60 lbs) 193 grams (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-13L SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $379 $339