Samsung SL720 vs Samsung WB30F

On this page, we are analyzing the Samsung SL720 versus Samsung WB30F, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the SL720 (12MP) and WB30F (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SL720 was manufactured 4 years before the WB30F which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the SL720 scores against the WB30F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung SL720 & Samsung WB30F. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung SL720 Gallery & Samsung WB30F Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL720 provides outer measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Samsung WB30F has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung SL720 versus Samsung WB30F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SL720 vs the WB30F.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SL720 and WB30F is 94 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SL720 and WB30F.

Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Samsung WB30F to provide extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged SL720 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.