Samsung CL5 vs Samsung SL720

Let's look more closely at the Samsung CL5 and Samsung SL720, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both of them are offered by Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the CL5 (9MP) and SL720 (12MP) and the CL5 (1/2.5") and SL720 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The CL5 was revealed 4 months before the SL720 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the CL5 matches up against the SL720 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung CL5 and Samsung SL720. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung CL5 Gallery and Samsung SL720 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung CL5 comes with exterior dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Samsung SL720 has measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Samsung CL5 and Samsung SL720 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the CL5 compared to the SL720.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CL5 and SL720 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the CL5 and SL720.

Plainly, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The CL5 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Samsung SL720 will offer you extra detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively.