Samsung SH100 vs Samsung SL720

Its time to look more closely at the Samsung SH100 and Samsung SL720, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both created by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SH100 (14MP) and the SL720 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SH100 was launched 18 months later than the SL720 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SH100 matches up vs the SL720 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung SH100 and Samsung SL720. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung SH100 Gallery and Samsung SL720 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung SH100 has got outer measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Samsung SL720 has dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SH100 vs the SL720.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SH100 and SL720 is 99 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SH100 and SL720.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung SH100 to give more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The fresher SH100 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.