Canon 5D vs Samsung SL720

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon 5D and Samsung SL720, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the 5D (13MP) and the SL720 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the 5D (Full frame) and SL720 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The 5D was launched 4 years prior to the SL720 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon 5D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the 5D matches up versus the SL720 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 5D & Samsung SL720. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon 5D Gallery & Samsung SL720 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon 5D comes with physical dimensions of 152mm x 113mm x 75mm (6.0" x 4.4" x 3.0") along with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) and the Samsung SL720 has dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Canon 5D and Samsung SL720 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the 5D and the SL720.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 5D and SL720 is 55 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5D and SL720.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 5D due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon 5D will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older 5D is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.