Samsung SL720 vs Sony A330

Here is a in depth analysis of the Samsung SL720 vs Sony A330, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SL720 (12MP) and the A330 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the SL720 (1/2.3") and A330 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.

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The SL720 was released 2 months later than the A330 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SL720 scores against the A330 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung SL720 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A330. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung SL720 Gallery and Sony A330 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung SL720 has got exterior dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony A330 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

Examine the Samsung SL720 vs Sony A330 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the SL720 vs the A330.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SL720 and A330 is 94 and 67 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The visual below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SL720 and A330.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SL720 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Samsung SL720 will give extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively.