FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Samsung SL720

Lets look a bit more in depth at the FujiFilm Z800EXR and Samsung SL720, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Z800EXR (12MP) and the SL720 (12MP) is relatively close but the Z800EXR (1/2") and SL720 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The Z800EXR was brought out 13 months later than the SL720 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Z800EXR matches up against the SL720 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXR & Samsung SL720. The entire galleries are available at FujiFilm Z800EXR Gallery & Samsung SL720 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm Z800EXR offers outer dimensions of 98mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Samsung SL720 has dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Z800EXR vs the SL720.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z800EXR and SL720 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The visual underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z800EXR and SL720.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses the exact same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The Z800EXR provides the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field less difficult. The newer Z800EXR is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.