Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung SL720

Here is a in depth review of the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Samsung SL720, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are sold by Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and SL720 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera was brought out 3 years later than the SL720 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera and the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the Galaxy Camera scores vs the SL720 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung Galaxy Camera & Samsung SL720. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery & Samsung SL720 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera enjoys exterior dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL720 has proportions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Galaxy Camera versus the SL720.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera and SL720 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The photograph below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera and SL720.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera to render extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent Galaxy Camera will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.