Samsung GX-10 vs Samsung SL720

Let's look closer at the Samsung GX-10 versus Samsung SL720, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are sold by Samsung. The resolution of the GX-10 (10MP) and the SL720 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the GX-10 (APS-C) and SL720 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The GX-10 was released 3 years prior to the SL720 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the GX-10 scores vs the SL720 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung GX-10 and Samsung SL720. The complete galleries are available at Samsung GX-10 Gallery and Samsung SL720 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-10 offers physical dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) and the Samsung SL720 has dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Samsung GX-10 versus Samsung SL720 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the GX-10 against the SL720.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the GX-10 and SL720 is 59 and 94 respectively.

Usually, its tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at specs. The image below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-10 and SL720.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GX-10 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung SL720 will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged GX-10 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.