Samsung NX5 vs Samsung SL720

Below, we will be evaluating the Samsung NX5 versus Samsung SL720, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are built by Samsung. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the NX5 (15MP) and SL720 (12MP) and the NX5 (APS-C) and SL720 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The NX5 was introduced 11 months after the SL720 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the NX5 scores versus the SL720 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX5 & Samsung SL720. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX5 Gallery & Samsung SL720 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX5 has external measurements 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 proportions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Samsung NX5 versus Samsung SL720 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the NX5 against the SL720.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the NX5 and SL720 is 80 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specifications. The image here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the NX5 and SL720.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NX5 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX5 will deliver more detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent NX5 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.