Samsung SL720 vs Sony NEX-5R

Here is a extended assessment of the Samsung SL720 versus Sony NEX-5R, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SL720 (12MP) and NEX-5R (16MP) and the SL720 (1/2.3") and NEX-5R (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The SL720 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the NEX-5R and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SL720 matches up vs the NEX-5R with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung SL720 and Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The full galleries are available at Samsung SL720 Gallery and Sony NEX-5R Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and volume. The Samsung SL720 has got physical dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5R has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung SL720 versus Sony NEX-5R in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SL720 vs the NEX-5R.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SL720 and NEX-5R is 94 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The visual underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SL720 and NEX-5R.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SL720 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony NEX-5R will result in extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older SL720 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.