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Samsung NX11 vs Samsung SL720

Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53
Samsung NX11 front
 
Samsung SL720 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Samsung NX11 vs Samsung SL720 Key Specs

Samsung NX11
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Announced December 2010
  • Old Model is Samsung NX10
  • Successor is Samsung NX20
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
  • Released July 2009
  • Alternate Name is PL70
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Samsung NX11 vs Samsung SL720 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Samsung NX11 versus Samsung SL720, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both offered by Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the NX11 (15MP) and SL720 (12MP) and the NX11 (APS-C) and SL720 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX11 was revealed 18 months later than the SL720 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the NX11 grades versus the SL720 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Samsung SL720

 NX11 SL720 
ReleasedDecember 2010July 2009Fresher by 18 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Samsung NX11

 SL720 NX11 

Common features in the Samsung NX11 and Samsung SL720

 NX11 SL720 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Samsung NX11 vs Samsung SL720 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX11 offers external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Samsung SL720 has measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Samsung NX11 versus Samsung SL720 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the NX11 vs the SL720.

Samsung NX11 vs Samsung SL720 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the NX11 and SL720 is 80 and 94 respectively.

Samsung NX11 vs Samsung SL720 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Samsung SL720 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX11 and SL720.

As you can see, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX11 with its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Samsung NX11 will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The younger NX11 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung NX11 vs Samsung SL720 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX11 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX11
Portrait photography with Samsung SL720
73
has manual focus
decent megapixels (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW files
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX11 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL720 as a Street photography camera
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average (499 grams)
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than others in class (168g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX11 Sports photography info
Samsung SL720 Sports photography info
52
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great battery (400 shots)
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX11 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL720 as a Travel photography camera
63
great battery (400 per charge)
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
more heavy than average (499 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
56
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (168g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX11 Landscape photography information
Samsung SL720 Landscape photography information
68
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
great battery (400 shots)
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse function
27
fairly wide (28mm)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX11 Vlogging details
Samsung SL720 Vlogging details
24
has face detection focusing
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than average (499 grams)
25
fairly wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (168 grams)
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Samsung NX11 vs Samsung SL720 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX11 and Samsung SL720
 Samsung NX11Samsung SL720
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung NX11 Samsung SL720
Also called as - PL70
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2010-12-28 2009-07-14
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DRIM Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4592 x 3056 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus range - 5cm
Total lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 614k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 11.00 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 499 grams (1.10 pounds) 168 grams (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 553 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BP1130 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $626 $119