Samsung SL720 vs Samsung TL500

Let's look a little more closely at the Samsung SL720 versus Samsung TL500, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Samsung. The image resolution of the SL720 (12MP) and the TL500 (10MP) is fairly similar but the SL720 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The SL720 was unveiled 12 months before the TL500 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung TL500 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SL720 grades vs the TL500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung SL720 & Samsung TL500. The full galleries are available at Samsung SL720 Gallery & Samsung TL500 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung SL720 comes with physical measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Samsung TL500 has sizing of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung SL720 versus Samsung TL500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SL720 against the TL500.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SL720 and TL500 is 94 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The visual here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SL720 and TL500.

Clearly, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SL720 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung SL720 will offer you more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The older SL720 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.