Samsung SL720 vs Sony G3

Its time to look more closely at the Samsung SL720 versus Sony G3, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SL720 (12MP) and the G3 (10MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SL720 was launched 7 months later than the G3 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony G3 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SL720 scores against the G3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung SL720 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The complete galleries are available at Samsung SL720 Gallery & Sony G3 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung SL720 enjoys exterior dimensions 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 Sony G3 has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SL720 versus the G3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL720 and G3 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SL720 and G3.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Samsung SL720 to provide more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The younger SL720 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.