Samsung NX1000 vs Samsung SL720

Its time to take a closer look at the Samsung NX1000 versus Samsung SL720, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and both are built by Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the NX1000 (20MP) and SL720 (12MP) and the NX1000 (APS-C) and SL720 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The NX1000 was released 2 years later than the SL720 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the NX1000 matches up vs the SL720 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX1000 & Samsung SL720. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX1000 Gallery & Samsung SL720 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung NX1000 provides exterior measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 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).

Analyze the Samsung NX1000 versus Samsung SL720 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the NX1000 versus the SL720.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the NX1000 and SL720 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the NX1000 and SL720.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NX1000 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX1000 will provide more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern NX1000 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.