Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung SL720

Below, we are contrasting the Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung SL720, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both built by Samsung. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the GX-20 (15MP) and SL720 (12MP) and the GX-20 (APS-C) and SL720 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The GX-20 was launched 17 months before the SL720 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the GX-20 scores versus the SL720 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-20 and Samsung SL720. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung GX-20 Gallery and Samsung SL720 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Samsung GX-20 features external measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) and the Samsung SL720 has specifications of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the GX-20 vs the SL720.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-20 and SL720 is 58 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at specs. The photograph here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-20 and SL720.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GX-20 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Samsung GX-20 will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older GX-20 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.