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Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung SL720

Portability
58
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53
Samsung GX-20 front
 
Samsung SL720 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung SL720 Key Specs

Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
  • Announced January 2008
  • Succeeded the Samsung GX-10
Samsung SL720
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Alternative Name is PL70
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Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung SL720 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Samsung SL720

 GX-20 SL720 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Samsung GX-20

 SL720 GX-20 
LaunchedJuly 2009January 2008Fresher by 17 months

Common features in the Samsung GX-20 and Samsung SL720

 GX-20 SL720 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung SL720 Physical Comparison

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).

Check out the Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung SL720 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung SL720 size comparison

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

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung SL720 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung SL720 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung SL720 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-20 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL720 as a Portrait photography camera
72
has manual focus
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-20 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL720 as a Street photography camera
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
fixed screen
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition (168g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-20 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL720 as a Sports photography camera
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung GX-20
Travel photography with Samsung SL720
64
environment proofing
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have a selfie friendly display
56
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (168 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-20 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL720 as a Landscape photography camera
71
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
small screen (2.7")
27
really wide (28mm)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung GX-20 Vlogging advice
Samsung SL720 Vlogging advice
9
no video recording
25
really wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic socket
heavier than competition (168 grams)
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Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung SL720 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-20 and Samsung SL720
 Samsung GX-20Samsung SL720
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung GX-20 Samsung SL720
Also called - PL70
Class Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Announced 2008-01-24 2009-07-14
Physical type Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 15MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4688 x 3120 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Total lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 13.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 640x480
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 800 grams (1.76 lb) 168 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 68 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 714 not tested
Other
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $850 $119