Samsung HZ50W vs Samsung SL720

Let's look more in depth at the Samsung HZ50W versus Samsung SL720, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both built by Samsung. The image resolution of the HZ50W (14MP) and the SL720 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HZ50W was brought out 10 months later than the SL720 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the HZ50W scores versus the SL720 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ50W & Samsung SL720. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung HZ50W Gallery & Samsung SL720 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung HZ50W enjoys outside dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL720 has proportions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the HZ50W and the SL720.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ50W and SL720 is 70 and 94 respectively.

Normally, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The photograph underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ50W and SL720.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Samsung HZ50W to produce greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern HZ50W provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.