Samsung DV300F vs Samsung SL720

Following is a complete comparison of the Samsung DV300F and Samsung SL720, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both are created by Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the DV300F (16MP) and SL720 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The DV300F was revealed 2 years after the SL720 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera and the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the DV300F grades vs the SL720 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung DV300F and Samsung SL720. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung DV300F Gallery and Samsung SL720 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung DV300F provides outside measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Samsung SL720 has measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Samsung DV300F and Samsung SL720 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the DV300F and the SL720.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the DV300F and SL720 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the DV300F and SL720.

As you can see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung DV300F to give greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The newer DV300F should have an advantage in sensor technology.