Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung SL720

Here is a complete review of the Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung SL720, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are designed by Samsung. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and SL720 (12MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and SL720 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The GX-1S was unveiled 4 years earlier than the SL720 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the GX-1S matches up versus the SL720 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-1S & Samsung SL720. The full galleries are provided at Samsung GX-1S Gallery & Samsung SL720 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung GX-1S offers outside measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) and the Samsung SL720 has specifications of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the GX-1S versus the SL720.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the GX-1S and SL720 is 68 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-1S and SL720.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GX-1S using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung SL720 will provide you with greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The older GX-1S will be behind in sensor innovation.