Samsung NX200 vs Samsung SL720

Its time to look a little more closely at the Samsung NX200 versus Samsung SL720, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are offered by Samsung. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the NX200 (20MP) and SL720 (12MP) and the NX200 (APS-C) and SL720 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The NX200 was manufactured 2 years later than the SL720 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the NX200 grades versus the SL720 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX200 and Samsung SL720. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX200 Gallery and Samsung SL720 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX200 has exterior dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Samsung SL720 has measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX200 versus Samsung SL720 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the NX200 compared to the SL720.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the NX200 and SL720 is 90 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The visual below might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX200 and SL720.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NX200 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Samsung NX200 will deliver greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more modern NX200 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.