Samsung SL720 vs Sony A3000

Let's take a more detailed look at the Samsung SL720 versus Sony A3000, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the SL720 (12MP) and A3000 (20MP) and the SL720 (1/2.3") and A3000 (APS-C) posses different sensor size.

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The SL720 was manufactured 5 years before the A3000 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SL720 scores vs the A3000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung SL720 & Sony Alpha A3000. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung SL720 Gallery & Sony A3000 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you should factor in 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") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony A3000 has sizing of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

See the Samsung SL720 versus Sony A3000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SL720 versus the A3000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SL720 and A3000 is 94 and 69 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SL720 and A3000.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SL720 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Sony A3000 will render extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The older SL720 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.