Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung SL720

The following is a complete analysis of the Samsung GX-1L and Samsung SL720, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both designed by Samsung. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and SL720 (12MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and SL720 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The GX-1L was brought out 4 years earlier than the SL720 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the GX-1L scores versus the SL720 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung GX-1L and Samsung SL720. The entire galleries are available at Samsung GX-1L Gallery and Samsung SL720 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-1L offers physical dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL720 has sizing of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung GX-1L and Samsung SL720 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the GX-1L compared to the SL720.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the GX-1L and SL720 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The picture underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-1L and SL720.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GX-1L because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung SL720 will resolve greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged GX-1L is going to be behind in sensor innovation.